Helena - West Helena, Arkansas · ZIP 72342

Helena - West Helena — ZIP 72342

Helena - West Helena (72342) scores 35/100 — Below Average for Helena - West Helena. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $46K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share35%

Property crime share65%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100

Avg math proficiency14%

Avg reading proficiency21%

Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100

Typical home value$46K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$46K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

376

Violent Crime

132

Property Crime

244

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Phillips County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
KIPP:DELTA COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL	06–08	163	22%	22%
J.F. WAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	539	13%	20%
KIPP:DELTA COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	181	8%	22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

3,971

Median Income

$37K

Homeownership

37%

Median Age

47 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72342 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 72342 has a school score of 47/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72342 is approximately $46K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 72342 in Helena - West Helena has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.