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Chelsea, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 222 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.6%
 
Males: 120  (54.2%)
Females: 102  (45.8%)
Median resident age:

31.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52215.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,854 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Chelsea:

$39,854
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $15,605 (it was $13,608 in 2000)

Chelsea city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $47,150 (it was $30,700 in 2000)
Chelsea:

$47,150
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $64,056; detached houses: $63,911

Median gross rent in 2022: $768.

March 2022 cost of living index in Chelsea: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 44.3%
(30.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 55.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 45.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Chelsea, IA (2022)
    • 17153.6%White alone
    • 12840.1%Hispanic
    • 257.8%Two or more races

Races in Chelsea detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Czech (9.8%), Russian (5.8%), German (4.0%), Irish (3.5%), American (2.9%), English (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/4/1878

Elevation: 792 feet

Land area: 1.01 square miles.

Population density: 219 people per square mile   (very low).

Chelsea, Iowa map

75 residents are foreign born (22.6% Latin America).

This city:

23.5%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chelsea city:

1.4% ($436)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cedar Rapids, IA (37.6 miles , pop. 120,758).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (172.6 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (242.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Vining, IA (2.2 miles),
Belle Plaine, IA (2.5 miles ),
Elberon, IA (2.7 miles ),
Holiday Lake, IA (2.8 miles ),
Hartwick, IA (3.1 miles),
Tama, IA (3.1 miles ),
Toledo, IA (3.3 miles ),
Clutier, IA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.92 N, Longitude: 92.39 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Chelsea, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chelsea, IA in 2022
Chelsea satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $80,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Chelsea, IA residents
Average permit cost in Chelsea, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Chelsea, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (17.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.3%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.8%)
  • Truck transportation (9.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.8%)
  • Food (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.4%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (29.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (24.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.1%)
  • Wood products (8.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.4%)
Most common occupations in Chelsea, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.8%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (10.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Child care workers (6.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (29.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (16.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (13.5%)
  • Cashiers (10.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)

Average climate in Chelsea, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Chelsea-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the Chelsea city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 tornado 22.6 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chelsea-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 160% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 338.0 miles away from Chelsea center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 319.9 miles away from Chelsea center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 338.0 miles away from Chelsea center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 451.0 miles away from Chelsea center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 183.3 miles away from Chelsea center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 362.3 miles away from Chelsea center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tama County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chelsea topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chelsea:

  • BELLE PLAINE NURSING AND REHAB C (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BELLE PLAINE, IA)
  • SUNNY HILL CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TAMA, IA)
  • TAMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HO (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)
  • CARRINGTON PLACE OF TOLEDO (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)
  • KEYSTONE NURSING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KEYSTONE, IA)
  • BROOKLYN COMMUNITY ESTATES (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BROOKLYN, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chelsea:

  • Hawkeye Community College (about 36 miles; Waterloo, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,160)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 39 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 42 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • University of Iowa (about 48 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 61 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 65 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 65 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)

Library in Chelsea:

  • CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $15,669; Location: 660 STATION ST; 8,041 books; 143 audio materials; 446 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 33 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Chelsea: Chelsea (A), Chelsea City Hall (B), Chelsea Fire Department (C), Chelsea Public Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Chelsea: Chelsea United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Josephs Cemetery (1), Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Chelsea City - City Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 600 Station).

Tama County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Chelsea and their reported violations in the past:

CHELSEA WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 267, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.8 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Chelsea (2011 data):

  • Chelsea Savings Bank: Chelsea Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1977/05/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $111.7 mil, Deposits: $91.2 mil, headquarters in Belle Plaine, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Chebelle Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Chelsea:

Marital status in Chelsea, IA
  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 53.9%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

For population 25 years and over in Chelsea:

  • High school or higher: 77.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 9.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chelsea, IA (based on Tama County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,23322
Catholic2,6144
Evangelical Protestant72710
Other8-
None9,185-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Tama County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Tama County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Tama County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Tama County:

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Tama County:

28.1%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.9%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Chelsea:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Chelsea:

53.5%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Chelsea:

76.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Chelsea, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,640
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$1,520
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,525
Sewerage 0$0 2$696
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,058
Local Libraries 0$0 3$1,065
Totals for Government 0$0 16$7,503

Chelsea government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $51,000 ($229.73)
    Water Utilities: $51,000 ($229.73)
    Sewerage: $34,000 ($153.15)
    Local Fire Protection: $25,000 ($112.61)
    Libraries: $20,000 ($90.09)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($54.05)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($40.54)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($27.03)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($22.52)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($9.01)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($4.50)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($9.01)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $20,000 ($90.09)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($22.52)
    Other - Police Protection: $2,000 ($9.01)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $53,000 ($238.74)

Chelsea government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $33,000 ($148.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($22.52)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $22,000 ($99.10)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $8,000 ($36.04)
    Rents: $2,000 ($9.01)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $54,000 ($243.24)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000 ($85.59)
    Other: $13,000 ($58.56)
  • Tax - Property: $51,000 ($229.73)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $18,000 ($81.08)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.50)

Chelsea government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $30,000 ($135.14)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($81.08)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,000 ($40.54)

Chelsea government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $225,000 ($1013.51)

Strongest AM radio stations in Chelsea:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chelsea:

  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chelsea:

  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)

Chelsea fatal accident list:

Sep 30, 2007 12:08 AM, E66, V18, Lat: 41.925858, Lon: -92.392489, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 16, 1986 12:10 AM, E-66, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 207ft / 63.0mTotal length
  • 6,565Total average daily traffic
  • 453Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,565Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Chelsea, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Chelsea, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Chelsea)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Pressure Valve T83n R14w Nw 1/4 Sec 36 (Lat: 41.963056 Lon: -92.435750), Type: Upole, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPNY504,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.478 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2004, Expiration Date: 08/02/2014, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2015, Certifier: Ruth Wagner, Registrant: Micro Comm Inc, 6980 W 153rd St, Overland Park, KS 66223, Fax: (913) 681-2753

  • MP 126.1, Mp 126.1, Clinton Sub (Lat: 41.937861 Lon: -92.452222), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WQIP378,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.040 MHz, 160.890 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2018, Expiration Date: 04/03/2028, Certifier: Larry J Kopiasz, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St., Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • VINING, 3311 Rr Ave (Lat: 41.962667 Lon: -92.424444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WPUF226,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5960.02 MHz, 5960.02 MHz, 5960.02 MHz, 5960.02 MHz, 5960.02 MHz, 5960.02 MHz, 5960.02 MHz, 5960.02 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2022, Expiration Date: 02/20/2032, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Chelsea Tower, Lat: 41.888333 Lon: -92.413889, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 62.5 m, Overall height: 72.5 m, Call Sign: WQTZ431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2014, Expiration Date: 05/13/2024, Certifier: Scott A Schabacker, Registrant: Cooperative Telephone Company, 704 3rd Street, Victor, IA 52347, Phone: (319) 647-3131, Fax: (319) 647-3699, Email:

  • Chelsea, Lat: 41.925000 Lon: -92.313333, Call Sign: WRCT348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.293 MHz, Grant Date: 01/02/2019, Expiration Date: 01/02/2029, Certifier: Chad A Coburn, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

  • WS-CHLS-RL04, T Ave (Lat: 41.875472 Lon: -92.401000), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WRFF364, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/2020, Expiration Date: 02/19/2030, Certifier: Brian Corman, Registrant: Bob, LLC Dba Business Only Broadband, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6006, Email:

  • IA-CHELSEA-SW-1, 3.9 Km Ssw (Lat: 41.888333 Lon: -92.413889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 62.5 m, Overall height: 72.5 m, Call Sign: WROC392,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 09/23/2021, Expiration Date: 09/23/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • IA-VINING-SW-1, 2845 325th Street (Lat: 41.968000 Lon: -92.405389), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 41.1 m, Call Sign: WRPR265,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/08/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KF6VSP, Licensee ID: L01460027, Grant Date: 07/27/2020, Expiration Date: 04/15/2029, Certifier: Frank B Steele, Registrant: Frank B Steele, 3039 Hwy 30, Chelsea, IA 52215

  • Call Sign: KD0WIW, Licensee ID: L01806348, Grant Date: 07/25/2023, Expiration Date: 08/08/2033, Certifier: Ryan A Lisinski, Registrant: Ryan A Lisinski, 3302 V Ave, Chelsea, IA 52215

  • Call Sign: KE0TXF, Licensee ID: L02231448, Grant Date: 12/12/2018, Expiration Date: 12/12/2028, Certifier: Wesley A Sebetka, Registrant: Wesley A Sebetka, 2540 Hwy 30, Chelsea, IA 52215


Most common first names in Chelsea, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph1580.9 years
William1376.0 years
Frank1378.4 years
Charles1181.5 years
John1078.4 years
Emma984.5 years
Mary984.9 years
Edward879.5 years
Agnes789.4 years
George780.9 years
Most common last names in Chelsea, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Behounek1382.2 years
Musel979.4 years
Zeman878.2 years
Johnston782.5 years
Novak781.3 years
Benda785.7 years
Fetter674.4 years
Upah680.5 years
Kasal674.0 years
Smith578.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chelsea, IA
  • 70.9%Utility gas
  • 20.9%Electricity
  • 4.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chelsea, IA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Chelsea compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Chelsea on our top lists:

  • #34 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents"
  • #57 (52215) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Czech first ancestries"
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • Walter Musel (1)
  • Brian M. Balvin (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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