At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$19,553 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
Zillow: $75,072
Violent Crime
236/100K
2,973/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.4%
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Derby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Derby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Derby a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Derby residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,553. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Derby is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,072. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Derby reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,973/100K.
Education
1.4% of adults in Derby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Derby has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$19,553
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$75,072
Housing Units49
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property2,973/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,088 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.4%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute40 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Derby was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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