What are the schools like in Helmer, IN?

School district data for Helmer is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Helmer?

The median household income in Helmer, IN is $46,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Helmer, IN?

Helmer has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.9 inches.

Helmer, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Helmer, IN?

Helmer has a violent crime rate of 66.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1312.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Helmer, IN a Good Place to Live?

Helmer is a small town of 33 in Indiana, with a median household income of $46,458 .

Strengths: Helmer stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Helmer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Helmer city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Helmer metro area.

Metric	Helmer, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Helmer's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.5 /100k

Property Crime

1312.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Helmer, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Helmer sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation and 38.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Helmer, IN
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	37.8"
Annual Snowfall	38.9"

Demographics

Metric	Helmer, IN	National Avg
Population	33	—
Median Age	26.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Helmer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helmer, IN affordable or expensive?

Helmer has a median home value of $93,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $46,458.

What is the crime rate in Helmer, IN?

Helmer's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1312.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Helmer?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Helmer, IN a good place to live?

Helmer, IN has a population of 33, a median household income of $46,458, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Helmer?

Helmer averages 30.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches with about 38.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Helmer?

The population of Helmer, Indiana is 33 with a median age of 26.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Helmer?

Key numbers for living in Helmer: median home $93,500, median household income $46,458, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Helmer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.