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Delta, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County
Delta, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Delta a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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 $119,390. 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.
Safety & Crime
Delta reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,328/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.