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Helenville, WI

Wisconsin

Helenville is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 119. Residents earn $120,486 per year, which is 60% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
119 Population 216/sq mi density
$120,486 Median Income $50,467 per capita
$327,800 Home Value $424,127 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,486 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$327,800 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,486
60% higher than US avg
Home Value $327,800
16% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Helenville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population119
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,486
Per Capita$50,467
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,923M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$327,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$424,127
Housing Units73
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking13.6%
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute31 min
Broadband55.0%
Libraries7

Is Helenville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Helenville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Helenville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Helenville is $120,486, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Helenville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Helenville is $327,800, 16% above the national median. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Helenville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 42.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Helenville has a population of 119 with a density of 216 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

119
Total Population
216
People / sq mi
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 67.2%
Female 32.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Helenville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Helenville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Helenville is $120,486, which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Helenville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,486
60% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,467
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
IRS Avg AGI$75,650

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,344
County GDP$4,923M

Business (County)

Restaurants201
Healthcare218
Retail277
Manufacturing139

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,930
69% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone96.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Helenville is $327,800, 16% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $424,127.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$327,800
16% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$424,127

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$182
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Housing Units73
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,930
69% above US avg
Effective Rate1.81%
In Helenville, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 13.6% are current smokers. 23.5% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Helenville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.6%
3% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress11.9%
Short Sleep33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,574
Dentists1:1,589
Mental Health1:841
Checkup Rate73.4%
Dental Visits67.2%
Premature Death7,008/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access74.9%
Healthcare Facilities218
Helenville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall42.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates43.0165°N, 88.6999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55055
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.4-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.1%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
74% below US avg
High School+96.2%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density216/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities218
Restaurants201
Retail Stores277

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone96.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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