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Delta, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Montrose County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,266
Population
698/sq mi density
$46,010
Median Income
$32,521 per capita
$238,100
Home Value
$359,208 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,774 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,010 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$238,100 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Delta experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,918 ft (1,499 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 698/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7574°N, 108.0880°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Montrose County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montrose Regional (MTJ) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Delta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.4").