[6] The climate for the City of Lake Helen is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,842 people, 923 households, and 650 families residing in the city.

[10] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,624 people, 1,049 households, and 767 families residing in the city.

An episode of WCW Monday Nitro from February 17, 1997, featured a home movie filmed during the preceding week by NWO members Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Syxx.

The NWO members cross paths with the Steiner Brothers in their car and run them off the road.

[12] Civil rights attorney and leader Isiah C. Smith was born in Lake Helen.