Delmar, IA

Iowa

Delmar is a small town in Iowa with a population of 417. Residents earn $74,583 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
417 Population 549/sq mi density
$74,583 Median Income $35,898 per capita
$123,400 Home Value $145,575 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,583
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $123,400
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.6%
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population417
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,583
Per Capita$35,898
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,951M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$145,575

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation811 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Libraries7

Is Delmar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Delmar receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Delmar stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Delmar is $74,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Delmar is $123,400, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Delmar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Delmar has a population of 417 with a density of 549 people per square mile. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 4.1% Black.

Population

417
Total Population
549
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Delmar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Delmar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Delmar is $74,583, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Delmar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,583
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,898
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$65,940

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,498
County GDP$2,951M

Business (County)

Restaurants117
Healthcare128
Retail162
Manufacturing60

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,438
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Delmar is $123,400, 56% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $145,575.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,400
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$145,575

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,438
27% above US avg
Effective Rate3.60%
In Delmar, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.7%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access76.9%
Healthcare Facilities128

Crime Rates: Delmar vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Delmar has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall39.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation811 ft (247 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density549/sq mi
Coordinates41.9989°N, 90.6079°W
County FIPS19045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.6%
D 39.8%

Winner: Republican by 18.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.6%
21% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.73
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density549/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities128
Restaurants117
Retail Stores162

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home10.2%

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