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Delaware, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Nowata County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
302 Population 774/sq mi density
$36,111 Median Income $18,112 per capita
$40,000 Home Value $203,233 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
258 Violent Crime/100K 1,548 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,111 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,000 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
258 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Delaware, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,111
52% below
$18,112 per capita
Home Value
$40,000
86% below
Zillow: $203,233
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
258/100K
32% below
1,548/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 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
48%
Home Value
14%
Rent
55%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delaware a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 $36,111 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,112. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 205 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delaware is $40,000 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,233. Median rent is $642/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Delaware reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,548/100K.

Education

7.3% of adults in Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delaware has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population302
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,111
Per Capita$18,112
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$253M
Avg Weekly Wage$872

Housing

A+
Home Value$40,000
Rent$642
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$203,233
Housing Units172
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent258/100K
Property1,548/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,633/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation716 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband41.8%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Delaware was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.