Chelsea Town, ME

Living in Chelsea Town

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 12
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 57
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Schools 15
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Residents

2.7k Population +25 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$156k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$667 Median Monthly Rent -$107 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
LP gas12%
Wood18%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chelsea Town

United States45
Maine15
Kennebec County15

Property Crime in Chelsea Town

United States48
Maine27
Kennebec County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 3 18
Feb 21 3 15
Mar 30 4 13
Apr 43 4 4
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 5 0
Nov 37 5 3
Dec 25 4 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chelsea Town

Inland Flooding33
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chelsea Town, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chelsea Town, ME

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St Michael School
4 miles, NW
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Erskine Academy
11 miles, NE
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Juniper Hill School
15 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Chelsea Town, ME

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Thomas College
18 miles, N
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Colby College
21 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chelsea Town, ME

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Lincolnhealth
19 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Chelsea Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
126 miles, SW