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Chelsea, SD
Town in Faulk County, South Dakota.
Population
61
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
0
Chelsea and its ZIP codes
Chelsea at a glance
- Chelsea is about 16 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Faulk County. PPP loans are for Chelsea.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,410
668 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,022
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.4M
FY 2026, $18,551 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chelsea, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 1°F
23.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Chelsea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorthvilleTown | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| CresbardTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| MansfieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| MelletteCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Evergreen ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| WarnerTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AshtonCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Pembrook ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| RockhamTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| MinaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| BrentfordTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| FaulktonCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| Blumengard ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| RedfieldCity | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| IpswichCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| StratfordTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chelsea, SD in?
- Chelsea is in Faulk County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Chelsea, SD?
- About 61 people live in Chelsea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chelsea?
- Nearby places include Northville (8.1 mi), Cresbard (10 mi), Mansfield (10 mi), Mellette (12 mi), Evergreen Colony (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023