Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Helena-West Helena is a community in Phillips County, Arkansas, home to about 8,935 people spread across 13.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,207 a year, and a typical home is worth about $73,200. About 25.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 27 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Helena-West Helena ranks number 43 of 614 in population, number 437 in median household income, number 440 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Helena-West Helena typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lexa, AR | 8.8 mi. | 138 |
| 2. | Lula, MS | 9.7 mi. | 217 |
| 3. | LaGrange, AR | 10.8 mi. | 53 |
| 4. | Friars Point, MS | 11.4 mi. | 884 |
| 5. | Coahoma, MS | 12.7 mi. | 208 |
| 6. | Lake View, AR | 13.4 mi. | 357 |
| 7. | Rondo, AR | 14.4 mi. | 111 |
| 8. | Marvell, AR | 16.9 mi. | 1,160 |
What is the population of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?
Helena-West Helena has a population of about 8,935 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Helena-West Helena, Arkansas in?
Helena-West Helena is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?
The median home value in Helena-West Helena is about $73,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Helena-West Helena is about $22,207 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded in Phillips County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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