Chelsea, IA
- Elevation
- 787 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Located in Tama County along the historic Lincoln Highway, Chelsea is a small, quiet town set right between the Iowa River and Otter Creek. Life here moves at an easy rural pace, with friendly neighbors and plenty of nearby green space at the Iowa River Natural Area. While its low-lying spot by the river has brought its share of floods over the years, the community has always stuck together. It offers simple, low-key living for anyone looking to settle down in the Iowa countryside.
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