What are the schools like in Delmar, IA?

Delmar is served primarily by Delwood Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Delmar?

The median household income in Delmar, IA is $60,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Delmar, IA?

Delmar has an average high temperature of 26.7°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Delmar, IA affordable or expensive?

Delmar's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Delmar is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,300 and the median rent is $900 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Delmar, IA?

Delmar has a violent crime rate of 301.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1820.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Delmar, IA a Good Place to Live?

Delmar is a small town of 450 in Iowa, with a median household income of $60,625 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Delmar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 90.1

Delmar's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Delmar costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Delmar, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$900	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Delmar's violent crime rate is 301.5 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

301.5 /100k

Property Crime

1820.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Delmar is served primarily by Delwood Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Delmar, IA	National Avg
School District	Delwood Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delmar sees average highs of 26.7°F in January and 82.2°F in July, with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation and 30.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delmar, IA
Average High — January	26.7°F
Average High — July	82.2°F
Annual Precipitation	36.7"
Annual Snowfall	30.3"

Demographics

Metric	Delmar, IA	National Avg
Population	450	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Maquoketa, IA 5 mi Welton, IA 6 mi Charlotte, IA 8 mi Spragueville, IA 10 mi Andrew, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Delmar

Delmar, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52037

Delmar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delmar, IA affordable or expensive?

Delmar's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Delmar roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,300 and median rent is $900/month.

What is the crime rate in Delmar, IA?

Delmar's violent crime rate is 301.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1820.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delmar?

Public schools in Delmar are operated by Delwood Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Delmar, IA a good place to live?

Delmar, IA has a population of 450, a median household income of $60,625, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Delmar?

Delmar averages 26.7°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches with about 30.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Delmar?

Delmar, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52037.

What is the population of Delmar?

The population of Delmar, Iowa is 450 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delmar?

Key numbers for living in Delmar: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $114,300, median household income $60,625, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delmar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.