Delphi, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,913 Population 1,071/sq mi density
$43,548 Median Income $27,003 per capita
$120,400 Home Value $230,444 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,548 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $803/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Delphi, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,548
42% below
$27,003 per capita
Home Value
$120,400
57% below
Zillow: $230,444
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Delphi Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Delphi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
43%
Rent
69%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delphi a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delphi residents earn a median household income of $43,548 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,003. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 436 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delphi is $120,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,444. Median rent is $803/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

9.2% of adults in Delphi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delphi has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,913
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,071/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,548
Per Capita$27,003
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$952M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,400
Rent$803
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$230,444
Housing Units1,241
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation618 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Delphi was founded in 1828.
The median home in Delphi was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.