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Delta, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Juab County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,675 Population 426/sq mi density
$73,224 Median Income $24,799 per capita
$255,400 Home Value $344,877 Zillow
$1,107 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
79 Violent Crime/100K 3,772 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$73,224 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$255,400 home value, $1,107/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Delta, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,224
3% below
$24,799 per capita
Home Value
$255,400
9% below
Zillow: $344,877
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
5% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
79% below
3,772/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

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
97%
Home Value
91%
Rent
95%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Delta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $73,224 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,799. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Delta is $255,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,877. Median rent is $1,107/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Delta reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,772/100K.

Education

28.1% of adults in Delta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Delta has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,675
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,224
Per Capita$24,799
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$255,400
Rent$1,107
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$344,877
Housing Units1,415
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property3,772/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,968/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,673 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Delta was founded in 1906.
The median home in Delta was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (97 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.