Delta, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Warren County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
193
Population
43/sq mi density
$729
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Delta, LA
At a Glance
Median Rent
$729/mo
37% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
51.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°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)
Rent
63%
Poverty
413%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Delta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Delta has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population193
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,118
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty51.2%
County GDP$3,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081
Housing
Home Value
Rent$729
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$51,437
Housing Units76
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation85 ft
Education
B+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband58.2%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Delta was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
59.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.