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.