Helmsburg, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
322 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
1.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,247 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$875 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
3
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood Metro Area
5
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Brown County
3
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood Metro Area
5
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 28
Feb 3 4 32
Mar 4 1 41
Apr 5 0 52
May 6 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, IN State Senate District 44, IN State House District 62, IN
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Schools

Helmsburg Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Brown County Intermediate School
5 miles, S • 4.1 star
Brown County High School
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
Brown County Junior High
5 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Indiana University-Bloomington
14 miles, W • 3.2 star
Franklin College
20 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Monroe Hospital
18 miles, W • 4.1 star
Johnson Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
31 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Evansville Regional Airport
108 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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