DELTA COUNTY IS HOME TO A NUMBER OF UNIQUE RESOURCES, ATTRIBUTES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND CONDITIONS THAT HELP DIFFERENTIATE IT FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES. THE COUNTY IS HOME TO NATURAL ATTRACTIONS INCLUDING TWO RIVERS, THE GRAND MESA NATIONAL FOREST, AND TWO NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREAS. THE COUNTY ENJOYS A MORE TEMPERATE CLIMATE THAN THE MAJORITY OF THE STATE, HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF FARMLAND, AND HAS ACCESS TO WATER RESOURCES AND CLEAN AIR.

Delta County is located on Colorado's western slope at the base of Grand Mesa, the largest flat top mountain in the world. An agricultural and heritage hotbed, this region is home to the delightfully diverse communities of Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Hotchkiss, Orchard City and Paonia. Delta County was created by the Colorado legislature on February 11, 1883. The county was named for the City of Delta, which gets its moniker for its location on the delta of the Uncompahgre River and Gunnison River. Delta County's story is one of agriculture pioneers, mining, land, and water development. Delta County is located on Colorado's western slope, about 267 miles southwest of Denver. Visitors may fly directly into the area via Blake Field Airport (located in Delta, CO and now offers jet fuel), Montrose-Telluride Regional Airport (20 miles from the City of Delta) or Grand Junction Regional Airport (40 miles from the City of Delta). Delta County is accessed by Highways 50, 92 and 133.

The County also has the Delta-Montrose Technical College with a number of programs that provide needed job skills to the local labor force. The County’s largest advantage in terms of the cost of doing business is low labor costs. Utility, shipping, and real estate costs are also competitive with comparison communities.

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Delta County Highlights

Quality Schools - Delta County School District students perform higher than state averages on TCAP test scores and graduation rates. Schools are located in Delta, Cedaredge, Crawford, Hotchkiss and Paonia.
Health Care - High quality health care is accessible throughout the county. Delta County Memorial Hospital, recently named Top 20 Rural Hospital,is based in Delta, with clinics in the North Fork and Surface Creek Areas. Delta County also has easy access to St. Mary's and Community Hospitals in Grand Junction.
Grand Mesa – One of the world's largest flat-topped mountains, lakes, fishing, camping, hiking trail, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. It is also is home to over 300 lakes and the Grand Mesa Scenic Highway, one of the most scenic drives in Colorado.
Delta-Montrose Technical College (DMTC) - DMTC is designated by the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education as the agent for postsecondary vocational training in Western Colorado.
Delta County Library District - The Library District is an active and engaged community partner throughout Delta County. With library branches in Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Hotchkiss and Paonia, residents have access to a multitude of resources, events and activities.
Air Quality - 95% of our days are "good" air quality days.
Real Estate - Commercial real estate costs on average 53% of those costs in Denver.
The Uncompahgre and Gunnison Rivers - offer many recreational opportunities including white and flat water boating and gold medal fishing.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park North Rim – boasting 2,000-foot sheer walls, celebrated it's 15th year anniversary as a National Park in 2014.
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area – Wilderness hiking, camping, whitewater and flat water boating, Gold Medal fishing, 20 mile singletrack Sidewinder Trail, and OHV riding areas.
Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area – Wilderness boating, camping, vehicle touring through scenic Escalante Canyon, petroglyphs, historic sites, Tabeguache Trail (Delta County has two of the three NCA designated areas in the state, and two of the 16 NCA's in the country).
North Fork Valley Creative District - In June 2013, the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition received Certified Creative District status from Colorado Creative Industries, a Division of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development & International Trade. This Creative District includes arts, culture and agriculture in the towns of Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford. It is unique in that it represents three towns in the North Fork Valley of Delta County.
Gunnison River – one of the premiere fly fishing destinations; Gold Medal waters.
Wineries – Delta County is home to 18 wineries and tasting rooms and the West Elks American Viticulture Area (AVA) is home to ten wineries and boasts the highest vineyards in North America.
West Elk Loop Scenic Byway – 205-mile loop that begins in Hotchkiss.
Grand Mesa National Scenic & Historic Byway – 63 mile route, originating in Cedaredge.
Bill Heddles Recreation Center / Confluence Park in the City of Delta.
West Elk Wilderness Area - wonderful recreation opportunities. Multiple use trails.
Sidewinder Trail - in the Gunnison Gorge NCA, this is a muliplte use trail that is currently 20 miles long running one way.
Organic Agriculture - Delta County has more organic crop growing operations than any other county in Colorado and ranks 44th nationwide.