At a Glance
Median Income
$36,111
$18,112 per capita
Home Value
$40,000
Zillow: $219,878
Median Rent
$642/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
23.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delaware a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 9.7% (169% 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 $219,878. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population302
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,111
Per Capita$18,112
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$253M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
A+
Home Value$40,000
Rent$642
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$219,878
Housing Units172
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,633/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
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.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.