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Delta, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Warren County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
193 Population 43/sq mi density
$729 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
640 Violent Crime/100K 4,426 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
640 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Delta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates32.3222°N, 90.9585°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 97 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 87 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 87 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 140 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 84 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 127 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 90 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 192 km
2020 Laura Category 4 205 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 220 km
2017 Nate Category 1 283 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 242 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 154 km
2002 Lili Category 1 288 km
1998 Georges Category 2 274 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 215 km
1985 Elena Category 3 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

784 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 307 fatalities, 3,767 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 49 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 42 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 6 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 58 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 33 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 72 km 2
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 79 km 12
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 75 km 3
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 67 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 42 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 22 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 72 km 32
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 6, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 24, 2003 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 9, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 (3,028 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,995 98 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 12 1,984 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,888 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,667 97 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 14 1,541 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,527 90 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 5 1,357 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,350 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,312 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,254 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,175 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,167 91 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,085 86 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 10 1,075 86 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB56 RX 1,054 92 km
2010 BURN BLOCK 6S 943 79 km
2020 HOMOCHITTO BB 47 870 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in

Delta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.2").

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