At a Glance
Violent Crime
608/100K
998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Delta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Delta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delta a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Delta reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 998/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delta has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population233
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans87.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$23,709
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$830
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$231,478
Housing Units105
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent608/100K
Property998/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,834/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation964 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Delta was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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