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Chelsea, VT map Population in July 2007: 1,234. Population change since 2000: -0.6%
 

Males: 628  (50.2%)
Females: 622  (49.8%)

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Median resident age:  41.6 years
Vermont median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 05038.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $34,800 (it was $32,024 in 2000)
Chelsea  $34,800
Vermont:  $45,686

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $146,400 (it was $90,300 in 2000)
Chelsea  $146,400
Vermont:  $173,400

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Races in Chelsea:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.8%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Chelsea: 87.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (34.3%), French (15.2%), Irish (14.9%), United States (8.6%), German (6.0%), Italian (4.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 820 feet

Land area: 39.9 square miles.

Population density: 31 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Chelsea

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Chelsea town

  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

19 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.5%
Vermont:  3.8%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Chelsea:  1.7% ($1,508)
Vermont:  2.0% ($2,196)
Chelsea satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (98.2 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (149.0 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (238.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Tunbridge, VT (6.4 miles ), Washington, VT (7.1 miles ), Brookfield, VT (9.7 miles ), Strafford, VT (9.8 miles ), Vershire, VT (10.2 miles ), Williamstown, VT (10.3 miles ), Randolph, VT (11.0 miles ), Graniteville-East Barre, VT (11.7 miles ).

Latitude: 43.99 N, Longitude: 72.46 W


People in group quarters in Chelsea
  • 34 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 10 people in nursing homes
  • 8 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 3 people in other group homes

Area code: 802

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Population change in the 1990s: +65 (+5.5%).

Unemployment in September 2007:
Here:  3.8%
Vermont:  3.8%


Unemployment by year (%)


Most common industries for males:
  • Construction (20%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (9%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Educational services (18%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)


Average climate in Chelsea, Vermont

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Chelsea-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Vermont state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1966, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the Chelsea town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/9/1962, a category 2 tornado 42.9 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Chelsea topographic map

Birthplace of: William Freeman Vilas - (1840-1908).


Hospitals/medical centers near Chelsea:
  • CENTRAL VERMONT HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; BARRE, VT)
  • GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • VERMONT STATE HOSP DISTINCT PART UNIT (about 29 miles; WATERBURY, VT)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Chelsea:
  • RUTLAND STATE (about 46 miles; RUTLAND, VT; ID: RUT)
  • BURLINGTON INTL (about 58 miles; BURLINGTON, VT; ID: BTV)
  • CLINTON CO (about 88 miles; PLATTSBURGH, NY; ID: PLB)
Other public-use airports nearest to Chelsea:
  • EDWARD F KNAPP STATE (about 16 miles; BARRE/MONTPELIER, VT; ID: MPV)
  • POST MILLS (about 17 miles; POST MILLS, VT; ID: 2B9)
  • WARREN-SUGARBUSH (about 26 miles; WARREN, VT; ID: 0B7)

Amtrak station near Chelsea:
  • 15 miles: RANDOLPH (DEPOT SQ.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chelsea:
  • NORWICH UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; NORTHFIELD, VT; Full-time enrollment: 2,585)
  • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (about 26 miles; HANOVER, NH; FT enrollment: 5,309)
  • MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; MIDDLEBURY, VT; FT enrollment: 2,265)
  • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLL (about 53 miles; BURLINGTON, VT; FT enrollment: 8,852)
  • PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 59 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)
  • SAINT MICHAELS COLLEGE (about 60 miles; COLCHESTER, VT; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 74 miles; KEENE, NH; FT enrollment: 4,049)
Public high school in Chelsea:
Private elementary/middle schools in Chelsea:
  • WELLSPRING SCHOOL INC. (Students: 57; Location: P O BOX 291; Grades: PK - 7)
  • BROOKHAVEN LEARNING CENTER (Students: 17; Location: P O BOX 127 MAIN STREET; Grades: 3 - 8; Boys only)
Library in Chelsea:
  • CHELSEA PUBLIC (Operating income: $29,853; Location: P.O. BOX 67; 12,800 books; 162 audio materials; 320 video materials; 23 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Chelsea: Alden Speare Memorial Library (A), Chelsea Public Library (B), Orange County Courthouse (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Chelsea include: West Hill Baptist Church (A), Congregational Church of Chelsea (B), Independent Gospel Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Goodridge Cemetery (1), Allen Cemetery (2), Corwin Cemetery (3), Noyes Cemetery (4), Old Chelsea Cemetery (5), Blaisdell-Laird-Laird Cemetery (6), Boardman Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Jones Pond (A), Keyser Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Jenkins Brook (A), Jail Brook (B), Cram Brook (C), Beaver Meadow Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Chelsea: Chelsea Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Vermont State - Superior Courts- Family Courts- District Courts- Small Claims Court- Co (5 Court Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

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

CHELSEA WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-07-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (OCT-07-2005), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-07-2005), St Boil Water Order (OCT-07-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-18-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (FEB-19-1998), St Boil Water Order (MAR-01-1998), St Public Notif requested (MAR-01-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-01-1998)
CHELSEA FAMILY HOUSING (Population served: 45, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-23-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-23-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-23-2005), St Boil Water Order (SEP-23-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (AUG-27-2003), St Public Notif received (AUG-28-2003), St Public Notif requested (SEP-01-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-01-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-01-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-01-1999), St Public Notif received (MAR-05-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (SEP-01-1998), St Public Notif requested (SEP-01-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-01-1998), St Public Notif received (SEP-09-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-01-2001 and SEP-26-2002, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2001), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-19-2001), St Public Notif received (NOV-26-2001), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2002)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
CHELSEA ELDERLY HOUSING (Population served: 28, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-23-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-23-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-23-2005), St Boil Water Order (SEP-23-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (AUG-27-2003), St Public Notif received (AUG-28-2003), St Public Notif requested (SEP-01-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-01-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (NOV-20-2001), St Boil Water Order (DEC-01-2001), St Public Notif requested (DEC-01-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-01-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-01-2001 and SEP-26-2002, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-19-2001), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-19-2001), St Public Notif received (NOV-26-2001), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2002)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in Chelsea that have no violations reported:
  • HEB MANUFACTURING CO (Address: PO BOX 188, Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Vermont:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  65.5%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  8.1%
Whole state:  7.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  15.3%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  3.5%
Whole state:  3.6%

Chelsea compared to Vermont state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Chelsea (2007 data):
  • Mascoma Savings Bank: Orange County Branch at Main And Vershire Streets, branch established on 1933-08-23. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $770.5 mil, Deposits: $518.2 mil, headquarters in Lebanon, NH, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 18 total offices



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

8.06% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,807 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.06%
Vermont average:  6.60%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Washington County, VT  1.75% ($32,345 average AGI)
from Windsor County, VT  1.44% ($33,162)
from Grafton County, NH  1.04% ($40,529)


7.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,342 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.75%
Vermont average:  6.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Washington County, VT  1.49% ($27,329 average AGI)
to Windsor County, VT  1.22% ($33,348)
to Grafton County, NH  0.94% ($34,743)


Strongest AM radio stations in Chelsea:
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WWWT (1320 AM; 1 kW; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSNO (1450 AM; 1 kW; BARRE, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSKI (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: GALLOWAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chelsea:
  • WCMD (89.9 FM; BARRE, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCVR-FM (102.1 FM; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WRJT (103.1 FM; ROYALTON, VT; Owner: LISBON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WORK (107.1 FM; BARRE, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WEVH (91.3 FM; HANOVER, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO INC)
  • WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING INC)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chelsea:
  • WBVT-LP (Channel 39; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: NYN, LLC)

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