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Helena, Arkansas

Introduction to Helena, Arkansas

Helena, Arkansas, in Phillips county, is 52 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 6,323 people lived in Helena.

Helena History

Helena was officially incorporated in 1833. In fact, it is the second oldest city in the state. The city was named after the daughter of one of its settlers, Sylvanus Phillips. The Union Army occupied the area in 1863 during the American Civil War. It is also the site of the Battle of Helena. until January 1, 2006, the city served as the county seat of Phillips County, which was established on May 1, 1820.

Helena and nearby Attractions

  • Phillips County Museum
  • Great River Road
  • Delta Blues Museum
  • Tunica RiverPark
  • Chucalissa Prehistoric Indian Village
  • Louisiana Purchase State Park

Things To Do In Helena

While in Helena, you can visit the Perry Street Historic District, Cherry Street Historic District, and Beech Street Historic District. One can also visit the Phillips County Museum and Helena Public Library to explore the area’s history. The Delta Cultural Center is also worth visiting. The city of Helena hosts several annual events such as the Warfield Music Festival and King Biscuit Blues Festival.

Helena Transportation

The nearest international airport is Memphis International Airport.

Helena Higher Education

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is located in the city. Northwest Mississippi Community College, Delta State University, University of Memphis, and many other colleges and universities also offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Helena strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHelena Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHelena Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Helena Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Helena College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Helena, AR

Comparing Helena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime22

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