What are the schools like in Delta, AL?

School district data for Delta is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Delta?

The median household income in Delta, AL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Delta, AL?

Delta has an average high temperature of 54.9°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

Delta, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Delta, AL?

Delta has a violent crime rate of 256.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 755.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Delta, AL a Good Place to Live?

Delta is a small town of 130 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Delta's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Delta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Delta city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Delta metro area.

Metric	Delta, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Delta's violent crime rate is 256.9 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

256.9 /100k

Property Crime

755.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Delta, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delta sees average highs of 54.9°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 59.7 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delta, AL
Average High — January	54.9°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	59.7"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Delta, AL	National Avg
Population	130	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.1%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hollis Crossroads, AL 6 mi Lineville, AL 10 mi Morrison Crossroads, AL 11 mi Wedowee, AL 14 mi Ashland, AL 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Delta

Delta, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36258

Delta vs Other Cities

Delta, AL vs Hollis Crossroads, AL Delta, AL vs Lineville, AL Delta, AL vs Morrison Crossroads, AL Delta, AL vs Wedowee, AL Delta, AL vs Ashland, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delta, AL affordable or expensive?

Delta has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Delta, AL?

Delta's violent crime rate is 256.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 755.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delta?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Delta, AL a good place to live?

Delta, AL has a population of 130, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Delta?

Delta averages 54.9°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.7 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Delta?

Delta, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36258.

What is the population of Delta?

The population of Delta, Alabama is 130 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delta?

Key numbers for living in Delta: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.