Why visit Delta
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Egyptian Theatre, Delta County Bank Building, Devil's Thumb Golf Course and Confluence Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Delta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Delta
Delta is a home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Delta County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 9,035 at the 2020 United States census. The United States Forest Service headquarters of the Grand Mesa, Gunnison, and Uncompahgre National Forests are located in Delta.
From the Wikipedia article Delta, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Egyptian Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Movie theater in Delta, Colorado, United States
452 Main Street, Delta
Delta County Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Department store in Delta, Colorado
Garnethurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Delta, Colorado
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Confluence Park
Hiking and trails · 0.5 mi
Fishing, Boating, Walking/Biking trails, Outdoor Gym Structures, Horseback Riding, Disk Golf, Picnic Areas, and Playgrounds are all open...
Gunnison River Dr, Delta
Cleland Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Picnic Tables, Beach Volleyball, Tennis Courts, and a Playground are all available here.
Howard Street, Delta
Restaurants and cafes15
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
1252 Main Street, Delta
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 16:00-22:00
House of Chin
Restaurant · Oriental · 1.7 mi
142 Eaton Avenue, Delta
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su closed
Daveto's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
520 Main Street, Delta
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.1 mi
107 Gunnison River Parkway, Delta
Mo-Th 09:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-24:00; Su 09:30-23:00
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream · 1.1 mi
240 North Palmer Street, Delta
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 2.1 mi
45 Stafford Lane, Delta
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
3 more on the map.
History
Delta was built as a trading post for the Ute people and early settlers. Fort Uncompahgre was built in 1828.
The Delta, Colorado, post office opened on January 5, 1882, and the Town of Delta was incorporated on October 24, 1882. The town was named because of its location on the delta where the Uncompahgre River flows into the Gunnison River.
From the History section of Delta, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship6
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Delta
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.8 mi
306 Mesa Street, Delta
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Map of Delta
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 15°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 21°F | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 28°F | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 35°F | 0.9 in |
| May | 76°F | 44°F | 1.1 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 58°F | 1.2 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 56°F | 1.4 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 47°F | 1.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 34°F | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 24°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 15°F | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Delta 3E (3 mi away), rain and snow from Olathe 3.2 Nne, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Delta County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2004-07-03: Co-Mcgruder Fire-07/03/2004 (Fire)
- 2002-06-19: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Orchard City 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Olathe 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Cedaredge 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Hotchkiss 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Montrose 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Palisade 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Clifton 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Grand Junction 34 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Fruita 44 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Battlement Mesa 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Delta County Courthouse, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Egyptian Theatre on Main St, Delta, Colorado., Originalgum, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Methodist Episcopal Church of Delta, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garnethurst, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Delta County Bank Building, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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