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Helena
City in Arkansas, United States
Overview
Helena, Arkansas, perched on the banks of the Mississippi River, is famed for its rich history, blues heritage, and Southern hospitality. The city blends historic sites with charming neighborhoods and a lively arts scene, making it a gateway to the culture of the Arkansas Delta.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arkansas
Population
32,091
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.53°, -90.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
44
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,840
Local Cost
$1,028
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
67
English
98
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
5.9°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-14.5°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1329 mm
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HEE
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 71/100.
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