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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
293 sunny days/yr
354
Violent Crime/100K
2,968 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Helmsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").