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Chelsea, OK
Town in Rogers County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,880
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,058
ZIP codes
0
Chelsea and its ZIP codes
Chelsea at a glance
- Chelsea is about 18 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 154th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $50,875 a year, 22% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,800 (45% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Chelsea, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chelsea, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,875
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$109,800
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (263), German Americans (209), Scottish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rogers County. PPP loans are for Chelsea.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,957
31,076 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,885
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$707M
FY 2026, $7,422 per person
How people get to work
Chelsea, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chelsea, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
903
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
252
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 26°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chelsea, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.8%
U.S. 33.3% +13.5 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
26.3%
U.S. 12.8% +13.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Chelsea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New AlluweTown | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BushyheadCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 14.9 |
| FoyilTown | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| Big CabinTown | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| AdairTown | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| SequoyahCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| WatovaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| TalalaTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| NowataCity | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| OologahTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| PensacolaTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Pryor CreekCity | 18 mi | 10.1 |
| ClaremoreCity | 18 mi | 15 |
| StrangTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| JusticeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chelsea, OK in?
- Chelsea is in Rogers County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Chelsea, OK?
- About 1,880 people live in Chelsea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chelsea?
- Nearby places include New Alluwe (6.3 mi), Bushyhead (7 mi), Foyil (8.5 mi), White Oak (10 mi), Big Cabin (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023