At a Glance
Median Income
$31,985
$19,794 per capita
Home Value
$153,600
Zillow: $285,874
Median Rent
$847/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
19.0% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Derby residents earn a median household income of $31,985 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,794. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,082 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Derby is $153,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,874. Median rent is $847/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
0.0% of adults in Derby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Derby has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population433
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$31,985
Per Capita$19,794
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.8%
County GDP$2,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
B+
Home Value$153,600
Rent$847
Ownership38.4%
Zillow$285,874
Housing Units221
Rent Burden35.4%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,732/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation908 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Derby was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.