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West Helena
City in Arkansas, United States
Overview
West Helena, set in eastern Arkansas, is a small city with a welcoming spirit and cultural traditions, known for its proximity to the Mississippi River. It is a gateway to the scenic Delta region and remains steeped in history, especially regarding blues music and the American South.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arkansas
Population
8,689
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.55°, -90.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,405
Local Cost
$860
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
55
English
100
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
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
HEE
Distance
4 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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