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Helmer, IN
Census-designated place in Steuben County, Indiana.
Population
31
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
295
ZIP codes
0
Helmer and its ZIP codes
Helmer at a glance
- Helmer is 54% denser than Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Steuben County. PPP loans are for Helmer.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,576
16,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,084
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $7,332 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Helmer, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
368
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
105
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Helmer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StrohCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| HudsonTown | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| South MilfordCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Cree LakeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| AshleyTown | 5.8 mi | 1.9 |
| CorunnaTown | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Otter LakeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| KendallvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Holiday WoodsCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Adams LakeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Pleasant LakeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Rome CityTown | 9.6 mi | 1.5 |
| WolcottvilleTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| WaterlooTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| MongoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Helmer, IN in?
- Helmer is in Steuben County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Helmer, IN?
- About 31 people live in Helmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Helmer?
- Nearby places include Stroh (3.8 mi), Wildwood (4.3 mi), Hudson (4.5 mi), South Milford (4.9 mi), Cree Lake (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023