Delta

Delta has an incredible climate. Winters are pleasant with some periods of cold, but most days are sunny. Snow that does fall tends to melt very quickly. Delta is often the destination for golfers who want to play their game in the winter - when other courses throughout Colorado are closed due to the weather. The nearby mountain areas furnish the snowy terrain for winter activities, and snowfall in the valley is very moderate, averaging only about 16 inches.

The City of Delta is the largest incorporated community within Delta County. It serves as the county seat, and is a hub for shopping, recreation and county administration. The City of Delta is home to 8,612 residents (2007 U.S. Census estimate), with another 5,000 people residing within a five mile radius of the city limits.

The Rand McNally Places Rated Retirement Guide rates Delta in the nation’s top one-third of communities for climate, housing, health care, personal safety, economics and recreation.

Delta is simply a wonderful place to live. It is a peaceful, rural agricultural community that is growing steadily as newcomers arrive to find a safe and friendly place to live. Many couples have chosen Delta as their retirement community, and many families have chosen Delta as the community to raise their children.

Business owners have relocated their companies to Delta in order to work in a less hectic environment while at the same time enjoying more freedom to pursue outdoor activities and a slower-paced work world. One fully developed industrial park is located within the City, and plans are underway to increase space for additional industrial businesses.

Delta is proud to be home to Delta County Memorial Hospital and a growing number of medical specialists. Representatives from all professions, including medicine, dentistry, law, accounting, engineering, architecture, etc. are well represented here.

Delta County School District 50 is a progressive force in the renovation and restructuring of public school standards in Colorado. The District is known for its modern “tech labs” with state-of-the-art computer and technical equipment. Working in tandem with the county’s area high schools, the Delta-Montrose Area Vocational Technical School offers a variety of studies for those students wishing to pursue vocational careers.

Summers are warm with some short, hot periods, but evenings are cool and humidity is generally low. This climate - warm days and cool nights - is what permits the propagation of high quality fruit, and allows people to enjoy outdoor summer activities. Average annual rainfall is usually about eight inches.