At a Glance
Median Income
$46,010
$32,521 per capita
Home Value
$238,100
Zillow: $359,208
Median Rent
$982/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
3,774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Delta residents earn a median household income of $46,010 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,521. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,725 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Delta is $238,100 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,208. Median rent is $982/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Delta reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,774/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delta has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,266
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density698/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,010
Per Capita$32,521
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$2,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
B+
Home Value$238,100
Rent$982
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$359,208
Housing Units3,779
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property3,774/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary773/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,918 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Delta was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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