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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 700 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2678°N, 86.2963°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 94.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0458 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in |
Helmsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.0").