What are the schools like in Derby, IA?

School district data for Derby is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Derby?

The median household income in Derby, IA is $57,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Derby, IA?

Derby has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.1 inches.

Derby, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Derby, IA?

Derby has a violent crime rate of 267.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 720.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Derby, IA a Good Place to Live?

Derby is a small town of 110 in Iowa, with a median household income of $57,750 .

Strengths: Derby stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Derby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Derby city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Derby metro area.

Metric	Derby, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$70,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Derby's violent crime rate is 267.4 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

267.4 /100k

Property Crime

720.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Derby, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Derby sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation and 24.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Derby, IA
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.3"
Annual Snowfall	24.1"

Demographics

Metric	Derby, IA	National Avg
Population	110	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	40.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Humeston, IA 5 mi Lucas, IA 7 mi Le Roy, IA 8 mi Woodburn, IA 9 mi Millerton, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Derby

Derby, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50068

Derby vs Other Cities

Derby, IA vs Humeston, IA Derby, IA vs Lucas, IA Derby, IA vs Le Roy, IA Derby, IA vs Woodburn, IA Derby, IA vs Millerton, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derby, IA affordable or expensive?

Derby has a median home value of $70,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $57,750.

What is the crime rate in Derby, IA?

Derby's violent crime rate is 267.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 720.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Derby?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Derby, IA a good place to live?

Derby, IA has a population of 110, a median household income of $57,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Derby?

Derby averages 31.0°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches with about 24.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Derby?

Derby, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50068.

What is the population of Derby?

The population of Derby, Iowa is 110 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Derby?

Key numbers for living in Derby: median home $70,000, median household income $57,750, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Derby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.