At a Glance
Median Income
$55,417
$31,914 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $127,047
Median Rent
$641/mo
13.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delphos a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $127,047. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population314
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
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$127,047
Housing Units228
Rent Burden13.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,207/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.