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Derby, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
25,801
Population
2,322/sq mi density
$82,089
Median Income
$39,098 per capita
$221,600
Home Value
$278,018 Zillow
$1,082
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
100
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,089 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,600 home value, $1,082/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Derby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5596°N, 97.2558°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sedgwick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Derby has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").