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Helena

A township of 1,776 people in Scott County, Minnesota

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Outdoors in Helena

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Conserved land1%224 of 21,622 acres

Trails4.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves2126 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park3.2 mi of trails · 267 acres Directions

2Marsh Wildlife Management Area51 acres Directions

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Living in Helena

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Most working residents leave Helena for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are New Prague (20%), Shakopee (7%) and Burnsville (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

New Prague

20%

Shakopee

7%

Burnsville

5%

Minneapolis

4%

0%Work in townlive and work in Helena 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 120Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Helena →

Health in Helena

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Minnesota

5better than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 9 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

7.1%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · better 9.4%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · better

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System New PragueNew Prague · 3.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Jordan Dental ClinicJordan · 5.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56071, 55352, 56011 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Helena →

Natural hazards in Helena

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Helena flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Helena MapHelena vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Helena →

Climate in Helena

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Helena has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 60°Summer

58° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Helena get?About 39 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around May 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Helena →

Libraries near Helena

Nearest: New Prague Branch LibraryNew Prague · 3.3 miles · 35 hrs a week

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Where Helena is

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Minnesota · MN · Scott CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →

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Bordering towns

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Helena New Prague Sand Creek Cedar Lake Belle Plaine

SNew Prague NSand Creek ECedar Lake WBelle Plaine

Where Helena residents work nearby:New Prague 20%Work & commute →

Compare side by side:Helena vs New Prague Helena vs Sand Creek Helena vs Cedar Lake Helena vs Belle Plaine

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