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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1457°N, 85.2060°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Ripley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Delaware has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").