At a Glance
Median Income
$42,875
$20,376 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $129,512
Median Rent
$756/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
1,735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
27.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chelsea a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 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 7.6% (111% 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 $129,512. 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 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,735/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,862
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,875
Per Capita$20,376
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$4,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$756
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$129,512
Housing Units947
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property1,735/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary105/100K
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking27.2%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,219/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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