Chelsea, South Dakota

About Chelsea

Chelsea, SD is a tiny community located in northern South Dakota, home to 19 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Chelsea is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 59 residents per square mile.

📰 Chelsea News Today

• Harsh winters and no foot traffic? These South Dakota retailers make it work Business of Home · Mar 25
• Chelsea Webber named CTCA Scholar All-American, South Dakota earns team honor University of South Dakota Athletics · Mar 13
• 'Down Home Fab' star Chelsea DeBoer was 'nervous' to appear on HGTV after 'Teen Mom' fame National Desk · Mar 29
• View Chelsea Adams's Obituary and express your condolences Legacy obituary · Apr 23
• After highs and lows took their toll, Chelsea Stoltenberg exits coaching ranks with gratitude Bemidji Pioneer · Mar 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Chelsea Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Chelsea — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• With 19 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in northern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Chelsea

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