Delta, UT

Delta, Utah

Delta, Utah is 78 miles SW of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 260 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Millard county. The population of the city is 3,209.

The People and Families of Delta

In Delta, about 67% of adults are married. Delta, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Delta.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delta had a median family income of $43,952.

Political Inclinations

Among Delta political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Delta Housing

Of the housing in Delta, approximately 69% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Rents in Delta are lower than most places in Utah. Property taxes in the city are low by Utah standards.

Commuting

In Delta, 87% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Delta makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Delta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Delta, UT

Comparing Delta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Delta Almanac

Delta Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Delta Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Delta, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Delta Public Libraries

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Delta Hospitals

DELTA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER - CAH
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
126 SOUTH WHITE SAGE AVENUE
(435) 864-5591
Emergency Service: Yes

Delta High Schools (2004)

DELTA HIGH
50 W 300 N
435-864-5610
Serves 706 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.8

CBA CENTER
305 E 200 N
435-864-5695
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 39 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Delta Colleges

(List of All Utah Colleges)

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