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Delaware’s story
Delaware in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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A town of 301.
Population
301
residents
Typical home
$220K
+15% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
44.1
years
Jobs based here
8
A commuter town
Small town
301 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Delaware’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Delaware. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
85risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Delaware
Most working residents leave Delaware for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Tulsa (15%), Coffeyville (14%) and Nowata (9%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Delaware0%
Tulsa15%
Coffeyville14%
Nowata9%
South Coffeyville7%
35 mi
median commute distance
8
jobs based in Delaware
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Delaware has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–49°
Spring48–70°
Summer69–90°
Fall49–72°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Delaware is
Delaware beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Delaware | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.6% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.4% | 8% |
Ascension St. John Nowata
5.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Delaware home is worth about $220K
The typical Delaware home is worth about $220,000, up 15% in a year, close to the Oklahoma typical home.
$220KZillow home value
Typical home value
Delaware$220K
Oklahoma$223K
+15%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Delaware for work
Where Delaware’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
8jobs based in Delaware
0%of working residents work in town
35 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Delaware
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Delaware is a town in Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States. Its population was 267 at the 2020 census, a decline of 35.9% from the 417 recorded in 2010. The town is named for the Eastern Delaware tribe that moved into this area from Kansas after signing a treaty with the Cherokee Nation in 1867.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 267
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 719 ft
- ZIP code
- 74027