What are the schools like in Delhi, LA?

Delhi is served primarily by Delhi Charter School. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Delhi?

The median household income in Delhi, LA is $43,348 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.0%.

What is the weather like in Delhi, LA?

Delhi has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Delhi, LA affordable or expensive?

Delhi's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Delhi is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,500 and the median rent is $827 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Delhi, LA?

Crime rate data for Delhi is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Delhi, LA a Good Place to Live?

Delhi is a small town of 2,630 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $43,348 and a 10.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Delhi is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Delhi 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: 87.1

Delhi's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Delhi costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Delhi, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$827	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,348	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Delhi is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Delhi is served primarily by Delhi Charter School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Delhi, LA	National Avg
School District	Delhi Charter School	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delhi sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 60.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delhi, LA
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	60.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Delhi, LA	National Avg
Population	2,630	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	55.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Epps, LA 10 mi Rayville, LA 16 mi Tallulah, LA 18 mi Richmond, LA 19 mi Mangham, LA 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Delhi

Delhi, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71232

Delhi vs Other Cities

Delhi, LA vs Epps, LA Delhi, LA vs Rayville, LA Delhi, LA vs Tallulah, LA Delhi, LA vs Richmond, LA Delhi, LA vs Mangham, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delhi, LA affordable or expensive?

Delhi's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Delhi roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $111,500 and median rent is $827/month.

What is the crime rate in Delhi, LA?

Crime data for Delhi is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Delhi?

Public schools in Delhi are operated by Delhi Charter School. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 9.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Delhi, LA a good place to live?

Delhi, LA has a population of 2,630, a median household income of $43,348, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%. 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 Delhi?

Delhi averages 57.4°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.0 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Delhi?

Delhi, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71232.

What is the population of Delhi?

The population of Delhi, Louisiana is 2,630 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delhi?

Key numbers for living in Delhi: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $111,500, median household income $43,348, schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delhi side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.