Delta, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
332 Population 346/sq mi density
$54,750 Median Income $24,332 per capita
$39,400 Home Value $120,904 Zillow
$928 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,400 home value, $928/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Delta, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,750
27% below
$24,332 per capita
Home Value
$39,400
86% below
Zillow: $120,904
Median Rent
$928/mo
20% below
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
14%
Rent
80%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delta 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

Delta residents earn a median household income of $54,750 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,332. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delta is $39,400 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,904. Median rent is $928/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

5.6% of adults in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delta has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population332
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,750
Per Capita$24,332
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$39,400
Rent$928
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$120,904
Housing Units156
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,349/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation806 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute34 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Delta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.