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Chelsea, OK

Chelsea, OK.

Population: 5,891 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chelsea, OK is $218,941 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,500 after a median 54 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$218,941

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$218,941
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+88.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$218,941
House Price Index (state)
387.4 (+1.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$190,500
Median list price
$217,500
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+9.5%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$947/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,007/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,229/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,611/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,882/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.0 : 1
Schools include
CHELSEA HS, ART GOAD ES, CHELSEA MS

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
43.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,094
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,097

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Delozier Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
25
Hospitals include
COFFEYVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC, HILLCREST MEDICAL CENTER, ASCENSION ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+653 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
35.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.8%
Median annual property tax
$831
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
41.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,878
Average weekly wage
$1,120
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
833

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChelseaState medianUS median
Typical home value$218,941$185,598$288,527
Median sale price$190,500$213,750$325,000
Median days on market54 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$831$830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Chelsea, OK?
$218,941.
What is the median sale price in Chelsea, OK?
$190,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Chelsea, OK?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Chelsea, OK?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,229/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chelsea, OK?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, drought, heat wave.
Is Chelsea, OK in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Chelsea, OK. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Chelsea, OK?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chelsea, OK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chelsea, OK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chelsea, OK?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Chelsea, OK walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Chelsea, OK?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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