At a Glance
Median Income
$101,250
$26,793 per capita
Home Value
$276,400
Zillow: $320,632
Median Rent
$1,470/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
26.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
16.0% smoking rate
How Big Delta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Delta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Delta a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Delta residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,793. The unemployment rate stands at 26.2% (628% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Big Delta is $276,400 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,632. Median rent is $1,470/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
49.6% of adults in Big Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Delta has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C).
Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population646
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$26,793
Unemployment26.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,400
Rent$1,470
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$320,632
Housing Units291
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp26°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,020 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute12 min
Broadband67.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Delta was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.