Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Delta, Colorado

Delta began as a trading post for early settlers as well as members of the Ute tribe, and it was later incorporated as a city in 1882. Today, Delta is home to approximately 8,915 residents, according to the latest statistics from the census bureau. Delta gets its name from the delta where the Uncompahgre River and the Gunnison rivers meet.

Many tourists arrive here each year to enjoy the natural beauty as well as to take in the sights at Fort Uncompahgre, which was built in 1828. People looking to turn their lives around and free themselves from substance abuse will find Delta to be a charming city where they can relax and get the treatment they need.

Delta Airport Information

If you’re coming from out of town, the nearest international facility is the Denver International Airport, situated about 300 miles from the heart of Delta. The closest domestic airport is the Montrose Regional Airport, some 20 miles away. Grand Junction is the home of the Grand Junction Airport, about 46 miles from Delta.

Weather in Delta

Before packing for your trip to Delta, you’ll want to get a good idea of what kind of weather conditions you might expect. Temperatures range in the mid-20s during winter, climbing to the mid 30s and 40s during spring and fall. When summer arrives, locals enjoy average temperatures in the low 70s. In Delta, rainfall is generally stable, with about a half-inch of precipitation each month during most of the year. The rainiest period is in September and October, when rainfall reaches about one inch each month.

Lodging in Delta

Are you getting ready to visit a loved one going through treatment in Delta? Or perhaps you enjoy life here so much that you have decided to stay on after treatment. For a rustic approach, you might enjoy staying at the Riverwood Inn and RV Park. The Days Inn Delta is another good option. You can find comfortable accommodations at the Rodeway Inn Delta, the Comfort Inn and the Fairlamb House Bed and Breakfast.

Delta Employment Opportunities

If you are coming to Delta to turn your life around through rehab, you may be looking for work here after you finish your treatment. Friends or relatives coming here to visit you during recovery may also be in need of a job. The largest category of work in Delta is construction (about 15 percent of work). Gas and oil extraction, mining and quarrying work make up about 14 percent of work here, as does retail trade work. Jobs involving hunting and fishing, agriculture and forestry account for approximately 9 percent each of local work. Manufacturing positions make up 7 percent of work, and food services and accommodations jobs make up about 6 percent of educational opportunities in Delta.

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