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Helena-West Helena, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Phillips County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
9,218
Population
703/sq mi density
$32,466
Median Income
$19,219 per capita
$72,300
Home Value
$103,192 Zillow
$774
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,836
Violent Crime/100K
5,674 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$32,466 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,836 violent crimes/100K (383% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Helena-West Helena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5314°N, 90.6201°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Phillips County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in |
Helena-West Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").