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Chelsea, IA

Chelsea, IA.

Population: 960 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,469
1-year appreciation
+12.3%
3-year appreciation
+27.1%
5-year appreciation
+46.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$257,309
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (60 mi)
Nearest airport
Toledo Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-39 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,942
Median annual property tax
$2,114
Households with broadband internet
38.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,512
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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