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Helenville, WI

Helenville, WI.

Population: 1,650 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Helenville, WI is $467,848 — up 7.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 40 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$467,848

Typical home value

+7.4%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$467,848
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+18.5%
5-year appreciation
+40.9%
10-year appreciation
+111.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$467,848
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,000
Median list price
$289,900
Median price per sqft
$251
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+5.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$842/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$958/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,209/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,635/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,652/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oconomowoc Electroplating Co., Inc. (16.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
168
Days with Moderate air quality
29
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,061
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,770

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Sullivan Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (35 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL, WAUKESHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WAUKESHA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-32 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
34.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,540
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
47.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,676
Average weekly wage
$1,095
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
420

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HelenvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$467,848$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$335,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market40 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,540$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Helenville, WI?
$467,848.
What is the median sale price in Helenville, WI?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Helenville, WI?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Helenville, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,209/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Helenville, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Helenville, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Helenville, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Helenville, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Helenville, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Helenville, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Helenville, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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