At a Glance
Median Income
$158,542
$74,488 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chelsea residents earn a median household income of $158,542 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,488. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Education
27.6% of adults in Chelsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,542
Per Capita$74,488
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$270,338
Housing Units17
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.0 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,346 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chelsea was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.