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Delphos, IA

Iowa

Delphos is a small town in Iowa with a population of 22. Residents earn $73,333 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
22 Population 100/sq mi density
$73,333 Median Income $17,686 per capita
$55,000 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,333
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $55,000
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population22
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,333
Per Capita$17,686
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$234M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units12

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,137 ft (347 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband6.0%
Libraries1

Is Delphos a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Delphos receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Delphos stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Delphos is $73,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Delphos is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Delphos experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 20.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Delphos has a population of 22 with a density of 100 people per square mile. The median age is 23.3 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

22
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
23.3yrs
Median Age
40% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Delphos vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Delphos vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Delphos is $73,333, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Delphos vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,333
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,686
Avg Weekly Wage$889
IRS Avg AGI$60,255

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)182
County GDP$234M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare11
Retail18
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,583
88% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate11.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Delphos is $55,000, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$55,000
80% below US avg

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-Occupied50.0%
Housing Units12
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,583
88% above US avg
Effective Rate11.97%
Delphos has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall20.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,137 ft (347 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates40.6632°N, 94.3396°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19159
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 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 51.3-point margin. 6.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 23.8%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density100/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access6.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants13
Retail Stores18

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Drive Alone87.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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