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Delphos, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ottawa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
314 Population 532/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $31,914 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $111,703 Zillow
$641 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $641/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Delphos, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,417
26% below
$31,914 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
82% below
Zillow: $111,703
Median Rent
$641/mo
45% below
13.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Delphos Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
18%
Rent
55%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delphos a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Delphos residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,914. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 157 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delphos is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,703. Median rent is $641/month, with 13.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Delphos reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,490/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Delphos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delphos has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population314
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$31,914
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$150M
Avg Weekly Wage$761

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent$641
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$111,703
Housing Units228
Rent Burden13.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,490/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,207/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,310 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Delphos was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.