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A city of 21,494 people in Oklahoma
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Map of Del: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land3.8%184 of 4,789 acres
Trails3.6 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves99 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Del

City in Oklahoma, United States
21,822Population
7.5 sq miArea
1,201 ftElevation

Del City is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The population was 21,822 at the United States Census, 2020, a 2.3% increase from 2010. Del City is located near two major interstate highways, both of which connect it to Oklahoma City. Interstate 40 bisects the town from the northwest to southeast, and Interstate 35 lies just a short distance west of the city. The city borders southeast Oklahoma City, Midwest City and Tinker Air Force Base. George Epperly, founded the city, which was incorporated by a vote of its residents in 1948. Del City is named after Epperly's eldest daughter, Delaphene Campbell. Since its incorporation.…

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Living in Del

Housing in Del

$141K▲ 0.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Del home is worth about $141,000, up 0.6% in a year, 37% below the Oklahoma typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market30
Sale-to-list96.7%
Sold in May30
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Del

D

Safety Grade D

Del reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 93% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Del 8.5
Oklahoma 4.1
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Del 38.5
Oklahoma 18.4
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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Most working residents leave Del for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (61%), Midwest City (6%) and Norman (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Oklahoma City
61%
Midwest City
6%
Norman
4%
Tulsa
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Del →

Health in Del

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 33% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Oklahoma

14worse than OK

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ssm Health St. Anthony Hospital - MidwestMidwest City · 2.9 mi · ER
Variety Care Mid-Del Family Health CenterOklahoma City · 0.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Del · CMS · HRSAHealth in Del →

Natural hazards in Del

63
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Del →

Climate in Del

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Del has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

52° / 30°Winter
72° / 49°Spring
91° / 70°Summer
73° / 51°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Del →

Schools in Del

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C+

School Grade C+

The public schools Del’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 65% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictMIDWEST CITY-DEL CITYSchools7

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OK. Ratings are from neighbors.

Del’s library

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Del City Library4509 SE 15th Street · part of Metropolitan Library System
Fine-freeE-books70 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Del City Library →
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