What are the schools like in Delphos, OH?

Delphos is served primarily by Delphos City. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Delphos?

The median household income in Delphos, OH is $59,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Delphos, OH?

Delphos has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Delphos, OH affordable or expensive?

Delphos's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Delphos is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $112,100 and the median rent is $844 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Delphos, OH?

Delphos has a violent crime rate of 85.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 624.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Delphos, OH a Good Place to Live?

Delphos is a small town of 7,153 in Ohio, with a median household income of $59,000 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Delphos stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Delphos 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: 87.6

Delphos's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Delphos costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Delphos, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$844	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Delphos's violent crime rate is 85.2 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.2 /100k

Property Crime

624.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Delphos is served primarily by Delphos City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Delphos, OH	National Avg
School District	Delphos City	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Delphos sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 17.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Delphos, OH
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	17.1"

Demographics

Metric	Delphos, OH	National Avg
Population	7,153	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Jennings, OH 5 mi Middle Point, OH 6 mi Ottoville, OH 6 mi Venedocia, OH 8 mi Gomer, OH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Delphos

Delphos, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45833

Delphos vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delphos, OH affordable or expensive?

Delphos's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Delphos roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $112,100 and median rent is $844/month.

What is the crime rate in Delphos, OH?

Delphos's violent crime rate is 85.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 624.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Delphos?

Public schools in Delphos are operated by Delphos City. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Delphos, OH a good place to live?

Delphos, OH has a population of 7,153, a median household income of $59,000, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 Delphos?

Delphos averages 32.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 17.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Delphos?

Delphos, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45833.

What is the population of Delphos?

The population of Delphos, Ohio is 7,153 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Delphos?

Key numbers for living in Delphos: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $112,100, median household income $59,000, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Delphos side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.