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Helena-West HelenaAR

Helena-West Helena, AR is a 11K-resident city in Phillips County with a median household income of $36,019.

Phillips County, Arkansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Helena-West Helena, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Helena-West Helena has a population larger than 7% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $73,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 93%
By size
$36,019
Median income
$73,200
Median home
31.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Helena-West Helena

Helena-West Helena posts a median household income higher than 1% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 99%
by median income, US cities

Where Helena-West Helena income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$36,019 Bottom 1% higher than 1% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Helena-West Helena, AR beyond the headline numbers

Helena-West Helena sits inside Phillips County, Arkansas, at roughly 34.53°N, -90.59°W. Population 11,109, $36,019 median household income. Median home value $73,200, median rent $771. Poverty rate 31.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Helena-West Helena's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 56.3%, then short sleep duration at 51.2%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Helena-West Helena from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,109
Helena-West Helena
Median Income
$36,019
-47% vs avg
Median Home Value
$73,200
-68% vs avg
Median Age
39.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Phillips County) - Helena-West Helena's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
15K-27%
Median Income
$40,134+50%
Median Home Value
$78,200+31%
Poverty Rate
29.3%-13%
Unemployment
14.4%-28%

Economics

Economics indicators for Helena-West Helena, AR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$771/mo
Poverty Rate
31.7% +123% vs avg
Unemployment 17.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%
Work From Home 3.6%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 21.9%
African American 71.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
56.3%
Short Sleep Duration
51.2%
Obesity
51.2%
Physical Inactivity
46.3%
Current Smoking
22.6%
Diabetes
22.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
20.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.4%
Current Asthma
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 37.3%
Annual Checkup 83.6%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
10.2%
Binge Drinking
9.9%
Stroke
7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Helena-West Helena, AR? ▼
Helena-West Helena, AR has a population of 11,109 people, located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Helena-West Helena? ▼
The median household income in Helena-West Helena, AR is $36,019 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 31.7%.
What is the median home value in Helena-West Helena? ▼
The median home value in Helena-West Helena, AR is $73,200. Median rent is $771/month.
What are the top health concerns in Helena-West Helena? ▼
The top health indicators in Helena-West Helena include High Blood Pressure (56.3%), Short Sleep Duration (51.2%), Obesity (51.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Helena-West Helena? ▼
The median age in Helena-West Helena, AR is 39.3 years. 15.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Helena-West Helena, AR is located in Phillips County, Arkansas. With a population of 11K and a $36,019 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Helena-West Helena area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Helena-West Helena's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Phillips County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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