West Helena, Arkansas
West Helena: city in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America
About
West Helena is a city located in the county of Phillips in the U.S. state of Arkansas.
Quick Facts about West Helena
| Population | 7,679 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Phillips County |
| Postal code | 72390 |
| Area | 11500000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.5507,-90.6418 |
| Altitude | 256 feet / 78 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:44:18 (14th April 2026) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
West Helena is located at 34°33'2"N 90°38'30"W (34.5506600, -90.6417700).
West Helena map
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People born in West Helena (7)
People born in West Helena, including electric blues harmonica player George Smith, concert bass-baritone singer and actor William Warfield, football player Jon Bradley, .
More notable people
- Lonnie Shields (American songwriter) he was born in 17/04/1956
- Odessa Harris she was born in 08/06/1936
- Angie Craig (American politician) she was born in 14/02/1972
- Anthony Boone (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 01/01/1976
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Helena, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107619 | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena (AR) | 72342-0785 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Helena, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Helena.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Helena Post Office | West Helena (AR) | 72390 |
Other cities in Phillips County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Phillips County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Helena-West Helena | 10,032 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| Marvell | 884 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States |
| Elaine | 481 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Lexa | 230 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Helena distances to largest Arkansas cities