How long is the commute from Helena-West Helena, AR?

Name: Commute and cars in Helena-West Helena, AR, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Helena-West Helena, AR take an average of 20.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

69.4% of workers drive alone to work.

1.4% take public transportation.

3.7% of workers walk to work.

3.6% work from home.

21.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 20.3 minutes (±4.3)
Public transportation: 1.4%
Work from home: 3.6%
Households without a car: 21.0%

How people in Helena-West Helena get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Helena-West Helena	Phillips County	Arkansas	United States
Drove alone	69.4% (±9.3 points)	75.6%	78.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	16.3% (±8.2 points)	12.3%	9.4%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.4% (±1.5 points)	0.8%	0.3%	3.2%
Walked	3.7% (±3.4 points)	3.8%	1.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	5.6% (±3.4 points)	3.3%	1.2%	2.0%
Worked from home	3.6% (±2.2 points)	4.1%	8.8%	15.1%

In Helena-West Helena, the average commute is not measurably different from Phillips County (19.9 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Arkansas (22.5 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Helena-West Helena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Phillips County (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from Arkansas (0.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Phillips County, Helena-West Helena ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 360 of 491.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Helena-West Helena

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Helena-West Helena	Phillips County	Arkansas	United States
No vehicle	21.0% (±4.4 points)	17.0%	5.9%	8.4%
1 vehicle	45.6% (±5.5 points)	37.7%	33.2%	33.1%
2 vehicles	24.3% (±4.6 points)	30.2%	37.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	9.0% (±3.6 points)	15.2%	23.2%	21.9%

In Helena-West Helena, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Phillips County (17.0%).

It is also higher than in Arkansas (5.9%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Helena-West Helena

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Helena-West Helena	Phillips County	Arkansas	United States
Workers working from home	3.6% (±2.2 points)	4.1% (±2.0 points)	8.8% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	82.2% (±6.5 points)	84.7% (±3.8 points)	93.6% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	79.5% (±6.0 points)	79.3% (±4.0 points)	86.7% (±0.3 points)	91.0%

In Helena-West Helena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Phillips County (79.3%).

It is also lower than in Arkansas (86.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Helena-West Helena

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Helena-West Helena
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Helena-West Helena	—	20.3 minutes (±4.3)	—
Lexa	8.8 mi	13.1 minutes (±3.6)	Lower
Lula	9.7 mi	24.5 minutes (±5.2)	Not measurably different
Friars Point	11 mi	24.1 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different
Coahoma	13 mi	30.6 minutes (±5.3)	Higher
Lake View	13 mi	31.4 minutes (±10.8)	Not measurably different
Rondo	14 mi	20.8 minutes (±6.1)	Not measurably different
Marvell	17 mi	22.3 minutes (±7.5)	Not measurably different
Jonestown	17 mi	22.1 minutes (±5.6)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lexa, AR (13.1 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coahoma, MS (30.6 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Phillips County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Lake View	31.4 minutes (±10.8)
2	Marvell	22.3 minutes (±7.5)
3	Elaine	21.2 minutes (±9.2)
4	Helena-West Helena	20.3 minutes (±4.3)
5	Lexa	13.1 minutes (±3.6)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Helena-West Helena

How long is the average commute in Helena-West Helena?

Workers who live in Helena-West Helena, AR take an average of 20.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Helena-West Helena without a car?

21.0% of households in Helena-West Helena have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Helena-West Helena?

3.6% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Helena-West Helena worked from home, and 79.5% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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