With about 9,218 residents, Helena-West Helena is one of Arkansas's notable places. Helena-West Helena was founded in 2006 and sits in Phillips County. The median age is 39.4 and the median household income is $32,466. Homes carry a median value of $72,300, and about 46% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (73.5%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$72,300
Median gross rent
$774/mo
Owner-occupied
46%
Median year built
1972
Households
3,579
Avg. household size
2.52
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Public, private and charter schools serving Helena-West Helena.
Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Safety
Crime
violent crime236% above national
Helena-West Helena1,296
Arkansas630
United States386
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime106% above national
Helena-West Helena4,028
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Helena-West Helena Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Helena-West Helena.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Phillips County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Helena-West Helena is in Phillips County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Helena-West Helena was founded in 2006 and sits in Phillips County. Elevation ~60 m.
Population trend
Map of Helena-West Helena
Helena-West Helena, AR
Where Helena-West Helena is
Historic places
6 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Helena National Guard ArmorySt. Mary's Catholic ChurchHelena World BuildingFirst Presbyterian ChurchBerger, Dr. Alfred A. and Adele, HouseGrey, William H., Gravesite
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Helena-West Helena — frequently asked
What is the population of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas?
Helena-West Helena has a population of about 9,218, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Helena-West Helena?
The median home value in Helena-West Helena is $72,300, and the median gross rent is $774/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Helena-West Helena safe? What is the crime rate?
Helena-West Helena Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,296 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Helena-West Helena face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Phillips County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, earthquake, ice storm.
How many registered sex offenders are in Helena-West Helena?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Helena-West Helena. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.