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Helper, UT
City in Carbon County, Utah.
Population
2,698
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,491
ZIP codes
0
Helper and its ZIP codes
Helper at a glance
- Helper is about 36 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,875, 40% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,800 (57% below Utah) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Helper, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Helper, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,875
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$209,800
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (311), Mexican Americans (259), Italian Americans (226).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Helper.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,481
8,724 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,578
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$183M
FY 2026, $8,944 per person
How people get to work
Helper, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Helper, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
105
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
40
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 16°F
8.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Helper, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Helper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring GlenCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.4 |
| KenilworthCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.8 |
| CarbonvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.6 |
| West WoodCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| PriceCity | 6.7 mi | 5 |
| WellingtonCity | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Clear CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ScofieldTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ElmoTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| East CarbonCity | 23 mi | 11.3 |
| ClevelandTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| HuntingtonCity | 26 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Helper, UT in?
- Helper is in Carbon County, Utah.
- What is the population of Helper, UT?
- About 2,698 people live in Helper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Helper?
- Nearby places include Spring Glen (2.3 mi), Kenilworth (2.4 mi), Carbonville (4.5 mi), West Wood (6 mi), Price (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023