At a Glance
Violent Crime
376/100K
3,353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
24.8% high school+
Unemployment
47.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
31.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Helenwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helenwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Helenwood a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Helenwood reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,353/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Helenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
24.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helenwood has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population117
Median Age79.7 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,562
Unemployment47.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$799
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,114
Housing Units116
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent376/100K
Property3,353/100K
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking31.0%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death13,103/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain59.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,539 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+24.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Helenwood was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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