Chelsea, IA
Living in Chelsea
Bikeability4
Walkability17
Commute17
Public Transit5
Affordability90
Public Safety68
Airports19
Hospitals81
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
272Population-19 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+23% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate55%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone25%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector86%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation46%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office6%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked2%
Housing
$38kMedian Home Value-$6.7k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$468Median Monthly Rent-$7 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier61%
Home Value
Less than $50K65%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K8%
$200K to $249K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas2%
Utility gas84%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chelsea
United States45
Iowa35
Tama County43
Property Crime in Chelsea
United States48
Iowa43
Tama County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chelsea
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado26
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chelsea, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chelsea, IA
Central Iowa Christian School
22 miles, SW
Central Lutheran School
22 miles, E
Lutheran Interparish School
27 miles, SE
Marshalltown Christian School
27 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Chelsea, IA
Grinnell College
21 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
35 miles, E
Coe College
38 miles, E
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
38 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chelsea, IA
Compass Memorial Healthcare
18 miles, SE
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
21 miles, SW
Virginia Gay Hospital
26 miles, NE
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Chelsea, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
35 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
44 miles, N
Des Moines International Airport
71 miles, W
Dubuque Regional Airport
92 miles, E