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Delta, IA
City in Keokuk County, Iowa.
Population
363
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
379
ZIP codes
0
Delta and its ZIP codes
Delta at a glance
- Delta is about 6.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Keokuk County. PPP loans are for Delta.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,571
2,280 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,399
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.1M
FY 2026, $6,287 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Delta, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
421
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delta, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Delta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| What CheerCity | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| HayesvilleCity | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SigourneyCity | 6.6 mi | 2.2 |
| Rose HillCity | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| ThornburgCity | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| FremontCity | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| KeswickCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| HedrickCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| MartinsburgCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Keomah VillageCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| GibsonCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WebsterCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Barnes CityCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| HarperCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| University ParkCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| OllieCity | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delta, IA in?
- Delta is in Keokuk County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Delta, IA?
- About 363 people live in Delta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delta?
- Nearby places include What Cheer (5.4 mi), Hayesville (5.9 mi), Sigourney (6.6 mi), Rose Hill (7 mi), Thornburg (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023