Helmsburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Brown County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
322 Population 254/sq mi density
$86,000 Home Value $331,846 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Helmsburg, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$86,000
69% below
Zillow: $331,846
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
96% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Helmsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Helmsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
31%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Helmsburg a Good Place to Live?

F
1.1 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Helmsburg is $86,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,846. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

1.3% of adults in Helmsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Helmsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$15,244
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$720

Housing

Home Value$86,000
Rent
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$331,846
Housing Units131
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,646/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation700 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Helmsburg was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.