Helena-West Helena, AR
Living in Helena-West Helena
Bikeability11
Walkability30
Commute98
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety25
Airports42
Hospitals34
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-1.9k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black77%
Caucasian22%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$3.3k (2010–19)
63%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K55%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office23%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$367Median Monthly Rent+$52 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Helena-West Helena
United States45
Arkansas71
Phillips County76
Property Crime in Helena-West Helena
United States48
Arkansas71
Phillips County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Helena-West Helena
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding49
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Helena-West Helena, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Helena-West Helena, AR
Wallace Childcare and Learning Center
2 miles, NW
Desoto School
2 miles, NW
Friendship Christian Academy
16 miles, NW
DBA Tunica Academy
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Helena-West Helena, AR
Le Moyne-Owen College
52 miles, NE
Visible Music College
53 miles, NE
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
54 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Helena-West Helena, AR
Helena Regional Medical Center
2 miles, S
Quitman County Hospital Cah
28 miles, SE
Forrest City Medical Center
36 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Helena-West Helena, AR
Memphis International Airport
51 miles, NE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
138 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
157 miles, S