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Delphi, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Carroll County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,913 Population 1,071/sq mi density
$43,548 Median Income $27,003 per capita
$120,400 Home Value $215,318 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 2,078 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$43,548 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
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: $215,318
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
54% below
2,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
58%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delphi a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.1% (42% below 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 $215,318. 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.

Safety & Crime

Delphi reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,078/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,913
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,071/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,548
Per Capita$27,003
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$952M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,400
Rent$803
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$215,318
Housing Units1,241
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent173/100K
Property2,078/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault139/100K
Burglary416/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.