Delaware County, Iowa
Among the top 20% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
- top 9% for unemployment
- top 16% for comfortable days
- bottom 18% for airport distance
Delaware County is a county in Iowa with about 18,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for getting around. Standout strengths include unemployment, comfortable days, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and airport distance.
Official websiteco.delaware.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 5.0 in1.4 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$76k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 71% of US counties
Home Value$155k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$732better than 72% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.38%better than 19% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.10%better than 24% of US counties
Unemployment2.2%better than 91% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.9 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall34.4 inbetter than 25% of US counties
Sunny Days236 daysbetter than 50% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 60% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.7better than 49% of US counties
School Quality65.4better than 69% of US counties
Violent Crime591/100kbetter than 64% of US counties
Property Crime602/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Community
Population17,52338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.568th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.085th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0476th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.4%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.6%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 76% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 47% of US counties
Airport Distance179 mibetter than 18% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.8%better than 59% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.85better than 76% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 67% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Delaware County an affordable place to live?
- Delaware County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 71% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Delaware County?
- The median home value in Delaware County is $155k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Delaware County?
- Median household income in Delaware County is $76k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Delaware County?
- Median gross rent in Delaware County is $732 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Delaware County safe?
- Delaware County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 591/100k (better than 64%). Property crime is 602/100k.
- What is the weather like in Delaware County?
- Delaware County averages 73°F in July and 19°F in January, with 38.9 in of annual precipitation and about 236 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Delaware County?
- Public-school quality in Delaware County is above average, scoring better than 69% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Delaware County?
- The average one-way commute in Delaware County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)