In general, most Delta residents reported being happy; however, while 74% say they have a “good,” “very good,” or “excellent” quality of life, that still leaves 26% who say their quality of life is “fair” or “poor.”
- 89% of residents reported being “very happy” or “fairly happy” (89% in 2013)
- Delta residents have improved perceptions of quality of life with 44% in Phillips County (26% in 2013) and 40% in Coahoma County (37% in 2013) rating quality of life as “excellent” or “good”
- 39% said their overall quality of life has “significantly increased” or “increased” over the past year (34% in 2013).
Common themes about what most influences quality of life were family, finances/jobs, and health.