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1. Overview - Life In Helena West Helena
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Helena West Helena
3. Crime In Helena West Helena
4. Cost of Living In Helena West Helena
5. Gender In Helena West Helena
6. Household Income For Helena West Helena
7. Education In Helena West Helena
8. Race & Ethnicity In Helena West Helena

Helena West Helena is a city in Arkansas state in USA with a population of 10487 residents.. The poverty rate of Helena West Helena is 39.3%, which is 181% higher than national average. The typical household in Helena West Helena earns $23483 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 5 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 69.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Helena West Helena are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 6 workers in Helena West Helena is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Helena West Helena, only 82% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Helena West Helena remained 16.2%, which is 245% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Helena West Helena, only 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Helena West Helena is 74, which is 26% lower than national average. Median home value in Helena West Helena is $77800 , which is 66% lower than national average. While median income in Helena West Helena remained $23483, which is 65% lower than national average.

Jobs20%

Housing30%

Affordability50%

Safety20%

Amenities80%

Diversity80%

Education50%

Commute100%

The overall crime rate in Helena West Helena, Arkansas is 179% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Helena West Helena is 322% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Helena West Helena is 151% higher than national average. You have 1 in 64 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 21 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Arkansas	8	7	6	11	29
In USA	74	145	34	230	753

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Arkansas	6	1	4	7	63
In USA	34	2	165	41	612