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Chelsea, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Rogers County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,862 Population 1,046/sq mi density
$42,875 Median Income $20,376 per capita
$101,300 Home Value $129,512 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
158 Violent Crime/100K 1,735 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$42,875 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $756/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
158 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chelsea enjoys a temperate climate with 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.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,046/sq mi
Coordinates36.5320°N, 95.4346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRogers County County
Nearest AirportGrand Lake Regional (NRI)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.4 / 100
Community Resilience55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

676 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.2 on May 23, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 134 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M4.2 135 km
Sep 18, 2015 3 km WNW of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.1 136 km
Sep 25, 2015 1 km W of Cushing, Oklahoma M4.0 136 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 130 km
Sep 16, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.8 135 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 135 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 114 km
Sep 16, 2015 2 km WSW of Cushing, Oklahoma M3.7 137 km
Mar 22, 2017 8 km SW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.7 133 km
Sep 9, 2016 4 km ENE of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 139 km
Apr 10, 2014 5 km E of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.7 138 km
Jul 21, 2016 9 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.6 150 km
Mar 21, 2015 9 km NW of Morrison, Oklahoma M3.6 149 km
Sep 3, 2016 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.6 132 km
Jan 15, 2016 6 km S of Ripley, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Apr 4, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.6 128 km
Nov 22, 2013 6 km SSW of Glencoe, Oklahoma M3.6 142 km
Feb 1, 2014 6 km NNW of Agra, Oklahoma M3.6 147 km
Jul 14, 2017 10 km WSW of Shamrock, Oklahoma M3.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

837 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 221 fatalities, 2,598 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 95 km 158
May 6, 2024 EF4 85 km 2
May 10, 2008 EF4 58 km 21
Apr 24, 1993 EF4 55 km 7
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 83 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 39 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 49 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 39 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 97 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 49 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 98 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 75 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 65 km 2
Apr 24, 1993 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 47 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 75 km
2018 DRUMB 30,422 78 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 56 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 73 km
2014 RESERVE 19,016 97 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 96 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 67 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 57 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 63 km
2014 SPIDER 14,587 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 48 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 99 km
2023 NORTH DRUM 11,618 75 km
2023 ZINK 11,332 70 km
2017 MILSAP 10,879 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in

Chelsea has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").

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