Chelsea, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 806.
Population change since 2000: +12.1%
 
Males: 417  (51.7%)
Females: 389  (48.3%)
Median resident age:

39.8 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54451.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $65,405 (it was $44,659 in 2000)
Chelsea:

$65,405
WI:

$67,125

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $34,082 (it was $19,798 in 2000)

Chelsea town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $177,505 (it was $80,200 in 2000)
Chelsea:

$177,505
WI:

$230,700

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $192,743; detached houses: $202,465; townhouses or other attached units: $173,059; in 2-unit structures: $186,529; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $237,780; mobile homes: $71,286
March 2022 cost of living index in Chelsea: 88.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Chelsea, WI (2010)
    • 79298.3%White alone
    • 60.7%Two or more races
    • 50.6%Hispanic
    • 10.1%American Indian alone
    • 10.1%Asian alone
    • 10.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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Ancestries: German (66.2%), Irish (8.5%), Polish (7.8%), Swedish (3.3%), United States (3.3%), English (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1530 feet

Land area: 40.4 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile   (very low).

Chelsea, Wisconsin map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chelsea town:

1.5% ($1,186)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eau Claire, WI (63.5 miles , pop. 61,704).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (136.2 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (272.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Whittlesey, WI (1.8 miles),
Molitor, WI (2.5 miles ),
Westboro, WI (2.5 miles ),
Rib Lake, WI (2.9 miles ),
Medford, WI (2.9 miles ),
Browning, WI (3.0 miles ),
Hammel, WI (3.1 miles ),
Little Black, WI (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 45.26 N, Longitude: 90.36 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 715

Distribution of median household income in Chelsea, WI in 2021
Chelsea satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $519,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,200
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $167,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $160,700
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,100
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $131,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $137,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,500
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $133,700
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $87,100
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $107,700
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $107,300
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,400
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $52,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $52,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Chelsea, WI residents
Average permit cost in Chelsea, WI
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.1%
Wisconsin:

2.5%
Most common industries in Chelsea, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (15.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.1%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.8%)
  • Wood products (12.5%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (9.4%)
  • Machinery (6.8%)
  • Truck transportation (6.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Wood products (18.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.4%)
  • Food (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
Most common occupations in Chelsea, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (12.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
  • Woodworkers (3.4%)

Average climate in Chelsea, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 60.5. This is better than average.

City:

60.5
U.S.:

74.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.59. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.59
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Chelsea-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Wisconsin state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.7 miles away from the Chelsea town center killed 2 people and injured 24 people.

On 6/4/1958, a category F4 tornado 28.7 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Chelsea-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 277.0 miles away from Chelsea center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 273.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 289.2 miles away from Chelsea center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 246.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 323.2 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 190.4 miles away from Chelsea center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Taylor County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chelsea topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chelsea:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-RIB LAKE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; RIB LAKE, WI)
  • MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)
  • MEMORIAL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MEDFORD, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chelsea:

  • Northcentral Technical College (about 40 miles; Wausau, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (about 64 miles; Stevens Point, WI; FT enrollment: 9,089)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 65 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 65 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • Mid-State Technical College (about 67 miles; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; FT enrollment: 2,128)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 81 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 83 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)

Points of interest:

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Taylor County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.5%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.4%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.5%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.8%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Chelsea:

Marital status in Chelsea, WI
  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 62.5%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Chelsea:

  • High school or higher: 84.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chelsea, WI (based on Taylor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,4178
Evangelical Protestant4,23119
Mainline Protestant2,6449
Orthodox701
Other1-
None5,326-
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: 3
This county:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Taylor County:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Taylor County:

6.74 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Taylor County:

7.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Taylor County:

27.1%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.1%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Chelsea:

  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WIGM (1490 AM; 1 kW; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: W I G M, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WRIG (1390 AM; 10 kW; SCHOFIELD, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLBL (930 AM; 5 kW; AUBURNDALE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chelsea:

  • WKEB (99.3 FM; MEDFORD, WI; Owner: WIGM, INCORPORATED)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • WDEZ (101.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: W R I G, INC.)
  • WHRM (90.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WIFC (95.5 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WWIB (103.7 FM; HALLIE, WI; Owner: STEWARDS OF SOUND, INC.)
  • WOFM (94.7 FM; MOSINEE, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WLBL-FM (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WXPW (91.9 FM; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WHITE PINE COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WMZK (104.1 FM; MERRILL, WI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chelsea:

  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WYOW (Channel 34; EAGLE RIVER, WI; Owner: WAOW-WYOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WLEF-TV (Channel 36; PARK FALLS, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.4mTotal length
  • $212,000Total costs
  • 5,321Total average daily traffic
  • 442Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,363Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chelsea, WI
  • 41.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.7%Wood
  • 24.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.4%Electricity
  • 1.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chelsea, WI
  • 61.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.1%Wood
  • 15.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Chelsea compared to Wisconsin state average:

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