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Delton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
865
Population
390/sq mi density
$59,500
Median Income
$35,609 per capita
$260,500
Home Value
$254,252 Zillow
$1,061
Median Rent
44.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$260,500 home value, $1,061/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Delton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4946°N, 85.4132°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Barry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Delton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").