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Helena-West Helena, AR

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Population
8,216
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
192 ft
Median Home Value
$73,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$771/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$36,019
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ArkansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in ArkansasNearest larger communityHernando, Mississippi42 miles away · 18,824 residents.

About Helena-West Helena

Helena-West Helena is the county seat and largest city of Phillips County, Arkansas, consolidated in 2006 from the two historic towns of Helena and West Helena. Sited on the Mississippi River at the base of Crowley's Ridge, the port was founded in 1815 by Sylvanus Phillips. Historically, the port served as a strategic launching point for the Union Army during the Civil War. Public education is operated by the Helena-West Helena School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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