At a Glance
Median Income
$40,938
$13,499 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $210,762
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
39.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
17.5% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chelsea residents earn a median household income of $40,938 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,499. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chelsea is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,762. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
0.0% of adults in Chelsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$40,938
Per Capita$13,499
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty39.1%
County GDP$1,109M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$210,762
Housing Units29
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,533 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Chelsea was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.