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Ordered by what stands out in Delta. Another town gets a different order.
High risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Delta has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Delta is
Delta beats the Mississippi average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
| What stands out | Delta | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 8.5% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 15.3% | 8.6% |
0% of Delta is conserved land
1.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Delta
Census-designated place in Mississippi, United States
Delta City is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located on Mississippi Highway 434 in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Delta City is approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Panther Burn and approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Nitta Yuma. Although an unincorporated community, Delta City has a zip code of 39061. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 70. On the afternoon of Sunday, February 21, 1971, a large and long-tracked F5 tornado impacted Delta City, obliterating most of the town.
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- Population
- 70
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 105 ft
- ZIP code
- 39061