Delphos, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Van Wert County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,063 Population 2,127/sq mi density
$58,359 Median Income $33,542 per capita
$125,400 Home Value $203,253 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
85 Violent Crime/100K 681 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,359 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Delphos, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,359
22% below
$33,542 per capita
Home Value
$125,400
56% below
Zillow: $203,253
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
78% below
681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
78%
Home Value
44%
Rent
71%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delphos a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $58,359 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,542. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 658 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delphos is $125,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,253. Median rent is $830/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Delphos reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 681/100K.

Education

21.1% of adults in Delphos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delphos has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,063
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,127/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,359
Per Capita$33,542
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,400
Rent$830
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$203,253
Housing Units3,310
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property681/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,043/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation770 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Delphos was founded in 1844.
The median home in Delphos was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.