Chelsea, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Rogers County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,862 Population 1,046/sq mi density
$42,875 Median Income $20,376 per capita
$101,300 Home Value $132,081 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
50 Violent Crime/100K 951 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$42,875 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $756/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Chelsea, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,875
43% below
$20,376 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
64% below
Zillow: $132,081
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
951/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
27.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
57%
Home Value
36%
Rent
65%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
342%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chelsea a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chelsea residents earn a median household income of $42,875 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,376. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,210 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chelsea is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,081. Median rent is $756/month, with 27.8% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Chelsea reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 951/100K.

Education

9.1% of adults in Chelsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,862
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,875
Per Capita$20,376
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$4,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$756
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$132,081
Housing Units947
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property951/100K

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking27.2%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,219/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation715 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Chelsea was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.