HazardDB
 



Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

33

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

77

Hazard Shelters

10

Fire Stations

3

Hospitals

8

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Delaware County in Indiana has a total population of 114,867 with a population density of 290.1 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White, making up 91.3% of the total population, followed by Black (7.1%), Asian (1%), and Hispanic (1.8%). The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (53.2%) compared to males (46.8%), with a median age of 34.8. The average household size is 2.34, with a total of 46,516 households in the county. Families make up 24.4% of the population, with an average family size of 2.87. The county has a homeownership rate of 57.2% and a vacancy rate of 11.2% for housing units.

Compared to other counties in Indiana, Delaware County has a higher population density than the state average of 188.6 people per square mile. The county's population is more diverse compared to the state as a whole, with a higher percentage of Black and Asian residents. Delaware County also has a lower median age than the state average of 37.6, indicating a younger population. The county has a slightly lower homeownership rate than the state average of 69.4%, but a higher vacancy rate for housing units. Additionally, Delaware County has a higher percentage of families and a larger average family size compared to the state average.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
11 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
1005 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
83% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

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