Helena-West Helena, AR

27% of Helena-West Helena residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.
Median City, 100 most populous U.S. cities: 74%
Median City, all urban cities and towns in U.S.: 55%

We’re working to ensure that every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America has a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home.

Helena-West Helena residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park
The average distance most people are willing to walk to reach a destination is 10-minutes or roughly half a mile. The 10-minute walk standard helps us examine the availability of parks close to home.
By Age (%)
Children (0 - 19)
23
Adults (20 - 64)
20
Seniors (65+)
18
By Income (%)
High Income
17
Middle Income
30
Low Income
23
By Race/Ethnicity (%)
Native American*
24
Asian*
25
Black*
23
Hispanic
21
Pacific Islander*
75
White*
11
2 or More Races*
23
Other*
22
*Excludes those who report Hispanic origin (which is captured separately from race by the U.S. Census).
1% of Helena-West Helena’s land is used for parks and recreation.
National median 15%
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