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Delleker, CA

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Delleker is a small town in California with a population of 668. Residents earn $53,818 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
668 Population 241/sq mi density
$53,818 Median Income $23,952 per capita
$317,800 Home Value
$1,266 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,818 median income, 15.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$317,800 home value, $1,266/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,818
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $317,800
13% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,266
9% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.8%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Delleker Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population668
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,818
Per Capita$23,952
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$127M
Commute39 min

Housing

B
Home Value$317,800
Rent$1,266
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units276
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Uninsured10.5%
Smoking15.5%
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation5,066 ft (1,544 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute39 min
Broadband93.3%
Libraries4

Is Delleker a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Delleker receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Delleker offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Delleker is $53,818, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Delleker is $317,800, 13% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,266 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Delleker experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Delleker has a population of 668 with a density of 241 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.2%), with 13.8% Hispanic.

Population

668
Total Population
241
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 71.3%
Female 28.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Delleker vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only69.5%
11% below US avg
Spanish30.5%
128% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Delleker vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Delleker is $53,818, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Delleker vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,818
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,952
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$74,583

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)135
County GDP$127M

Business (County)

Restaurants21
Healthcare9
Retail7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.9 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Delleker is $317,800, 13% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,266 (9% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$317,800
13% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,266
9% above US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.9%
Housing Units276
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate1.34%
In Delleker, 32.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.5% are current smokers. 25.6% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Delleker vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.8%
2% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.7%
Cancer6.8%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.5%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress15.4%
Short Sleep35.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.9%
Uninsured10.5%
22% above US avg
Checkup Rate69.7%
Dental Visits60.7%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access7.1%
Healthcare Facilities9
Delleker has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.3 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.3 inches
39% below US avg
Snowfall37.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,066 ft (1,544 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates39.8133°N, 120.4897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.2-point margin. 93.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.8%
D 36.6%

Winner: Republican by 24.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+97.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (4.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density241/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.3%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants21
Retail Stores7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.9 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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