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Chelsea, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
Chelsea, IA
At a Glance
How Chelsea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chelsea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chelsea a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chelsea residents earn a median household income of $32,188 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,311. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chelsea is $43,100 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,675. Median rent is $681/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chelsea reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,034/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Chelsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 69.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.