At a Glance
Violent Crime
273/100K
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Helmer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helmer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Helmer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Helmer reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,736/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Helmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helmer has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population19
Density173/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$250,765
Housing Units26
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent273/100K
Property2,736/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,000 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Helmer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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