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Chelsea, IA
City in Tama County, Iowa.
Population
404
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
399
ZIP codes
0
Chelsea and its ZIP codes
Chelsea at a glance
- Chelsea is about 6.9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Chelsea, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tama County. PPP loans are for Chelsea.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,627
5,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,444
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $8,240 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chelsea, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chelsea, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Chelsea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ViningCity | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 6.2 mi | 3.2 |
| ElberonCity | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Holiday LakeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.7 |
| TamaCity | 9.3 mi | 3 |
| HartwickCity | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ToledoCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| ClutierCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LuzerneCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| KeystoneCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BrooklynCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| VictorCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| LadoraCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BlairstownCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Van HorneCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| MontourCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chelsea, IA in?
- Chelsea is in Tama County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Chelsea, IA?
- About 404 people live in Chelsea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chelsea?
- Nearby places include Vining (4.8 mi), Belle Plaine (6.2 mi), Elberon (6.8 mi), Holiday Lake (7.9 mi), Tama (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023