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Delta, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
488 Population 1,251/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $29,835 per capita
$121,900 Home Value $144,200 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $681/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Delta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,251/sq mi
Coordinates37.1967°N, 89.7362°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

382 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 12 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 70 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 52 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 75 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 119 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 140 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 145 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 46 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 142 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 136 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 142 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 113 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 57 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 121 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 115 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 128 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 99 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 72 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 137 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,421 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 96 km 57
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 63 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 54 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 63 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 86 km 10
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 90 km 1
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 93 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 60 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 44 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 70 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 20 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 77 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 52 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 73 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 80 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 86 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 80 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 98 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 42 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 42 km
2007 BRAWLEY HOLLOW 1,575 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 93 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 79 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 93 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 34 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 99 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 35 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 36 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 82 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 73 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Delta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (3.0").

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