The Town FilesDelhi, Louisiana
Town in Richland Parish · population 2,622 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,000
- Household income
- $52,132
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 40.7
Delhi is a town of 2,622 people in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $118,000, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks easier by car than 75% of Louisiana towns.
How Delhi ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Delhi is worth $118,000, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $52,132, which is more affordable than 81% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $897 a month. 49.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Delhi | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,000 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $897 | $887 |
| Median household income | $52,132 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 49.9% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Delhi
| People | Delhi | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Delhi
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 38.0°F. About 60.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Delhi since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on February 21, 1971 about 4.1 miles from the town center and killed 11. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 40 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 10, 2006.
Severe weather in Richland Parish since 1996
Richland Parish has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Richland Parish
Richland Parish had 6,232 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,083 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Delhi itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Delhi
4 public schools with 1,131 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Charter School (charter) | K-12 | 653 | 16.3 |
| Delhi Elementary School | PK-5 | 194 | 19.4 |
| Delhi High School | 9-12 | 185 | 15.4 |
| Delhi Middle School | 6-8 | 99 | 14.1 |
Towns near Delhi
- Rayville, LA15.6 mi · 3,347 people · home $99,100
- Tallulah, LA17.7 mi · 6,286 people · home $79,300
- Richmond, LA18.6 mi · 511 people · home $161,400
- Mangham, LA19.6 mi · 624 people · home $113,100
- Start, LA22.2 mi · 982 people · home $162,100
- Winnsboro, LA24.0 mi · 4,862 people · home $92,200
- Oak Grove, LA28.9 mi · 1,441 people · home $87,500
Delhi questions
Is Delhi, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Delhi scores better for retirees than 69% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 45%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Delhi?
The median owner-occupied home in Delhi is valued at $118,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,132, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $897 a month.
What is the weather like in Delhi?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 38.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Delhi get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Delhi since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on February 21, 1971. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)