Chelsea, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,420
Population
1,497/sq mi density
$71,702
Median Income
$51,542 per capita
$301,100
Home Value
$415,718 Zillow
$1,543
Median Rent
39.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
169
Violent Crime/100K
806 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,702 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$301,100 home value, $1,543/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Chelsea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 924 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3114°N, 84.0194°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Chelsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.0").