What are the schools like in Delta, LA?

Delta is served primarily by Madison Parish. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.

What is the median household income in Delta?

The median household income in Delta, LA 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, LA?

Delta has an average high temperature of 57.2°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

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

Delta has a violent crime rate of 237.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 173.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Delta, LA a Good Place to Live?

Delta is a small town of 169 in Louisiana, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Delta stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$12,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Delta's violent crime rate is 237.4 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

237.4 /100k

Property Crime

173.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Delta is served primarily by Madison Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Delta, LA	National Avg
School District	Madison Parish	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delta sees average highs of 57.2°F in January and 92.6°F in July, with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delta, LA
Average High — January	57.2°F
Average High — July	92.6°F
Annual Precipitation	53.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Delta, LA	National Avg
Population	169	—
Median Age	20.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	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	40.8%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mound, LA 4 mi Vicksburg, MS 4 mi Beechwood, MS 9 mi Bovina, MS 13 mi Richmond, LA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Delta

Delta, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

71282 71233

Delta vs Other Cities

Delta, LA vs Mound, LA Delta, LA vs Vicksburg, MS Delta, LA vs Beechwood, MS Delta, LA vs Bovina, MS Delta, LA vs Richmond, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delta, LA affordable or expensive?

Delta has a median home value of $12,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Delta, LA?

Delta's violent crime rate is 237.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 173.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delta?

Public schools in Delta are operated by Madison Parish. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Delta, LA a good place to live?

Delta, LA has a population of 169, 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 57.2°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Delta?

Delta, LA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 71282, 71233.

What is the population of Delta?

The population of Delta, Louisiana is 169 with a median age of 20.8. 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 $12,100, median household income N/A, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.