What are the schools like in Deloit, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Deloit?

The median household income in Deloit, IA is $50,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Deloit, IA?

Deloit has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Deloit, IA affordable or expensive?

Deloit's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Deloit is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $79,200 and the median rent is $669 per month.

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

Deloit has a violent crime rate of 71.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Deloit, IA a Good Place to Live?

Deloit is a small town of 288 in Iowa, with a median household income of $50,625 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Deloit stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Deloit 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: 85.9

Deloit's overall cost of living index is 85.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Deloit costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Deloit, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$79,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$669	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Deloit's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.3 /100k

Property Crime

404.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Deloit, IA	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	11.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Deloit sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Deloit, IA
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	33.6"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Deloit, IA	National Avg
Population	288	—
Median Age	30.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	41.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Denison, IA 6 mi Vail, IA 7 mi Kiron, IA 7 mi Schleswig, IA 7 mi Westside, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Deloit

Deloit, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51441

Deloit vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deloit, IA affordable or expensive?

Deloit's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Deloit roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $79,200 and median rent is $669/month.

What is the crime rate in Deloit, IA?

Deloit's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Deloit?

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

Is Deloit, IA a good place to live?

Deloit, IA has a population of 288, a median household income of $50,625, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Deloit?

Deloit averages 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Deloit?

Deloit, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51441.

What is the population of Deloit?

The population of Deloit, Iowa is 288 with a median age of 30.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Deloit?

Key numbers for living in Deloit: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $79,200, median household income $50,625, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deloit side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.