Helper, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Carbon County County
Helper, UT
At a Glance
How Helper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Helper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Helper a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Helper residents earn a median household income of $61,908 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,992. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Helper is $207,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,065. Median rent is $843/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Helper reports 470 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 941/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Helper hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Helper has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.