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Delaware, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Ripley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
438 Population 242/sq mi density
$73,663 Median Income $35,181 per capita
$162,300 Home Value $246,437 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
188 Violent Crime/100K 3,404 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,663 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Delaware, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,663
2% below
$35,181 per capita
Home Value
$162,300
42% below
Zillow: $246,437
Violent Crime
188/100K
51% below
3,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
95% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Delaware Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Delaware's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
58%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
5%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delaware a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delaware residents earn a median household income of $73,663 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,181. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delaware is $162,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,437. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Delaware reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,404/100K.

Education

1.8% of adults in Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delaware has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population438
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,663
Per Capita$35,181
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$246,437
Housing Units155
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent188/100K
Property3,404/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,690/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation938 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Delaware was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.