What are the schools like in Derby, KS?

Derby is served primarily by Derby. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Derby?

The median household income in Derby, KS is $79,581 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Derby, KS?

Derby has an average high temperature of 43.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Derby, KS affordable or expensive?

Derby's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Derby is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $210,600 and the median rent is $1,073 per month.

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

Derby has a violent crime rate of 227.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2184.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Derby, KS a Good Place to Live?

Derby is a small city of 25,551 in Kansas, with a median household income of $79,581 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Derby stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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

Index: 89.5

Derby's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Derby costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Derby, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$210,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,073	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,581	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Derby's violent crime rate is 227.7 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

227.7 /100k

Property Crime

2184.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Derby is served primarily by Derby. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Derby, KS	National Avg
School District	Derby	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Derby sees average highs of 43.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation and 8.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Derby, KS
Average High — January	43.8°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.0"
Annual Snowfall	8.1"

Demographics

Metric	Derby, KS	National Avg
Population	25,551	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oaklawn-Sunview, KS 4 mi McConnell AFB, KS 5 mi Haysville, KS 5 mi Mulvane, KS 6 mi Rose Hill, KS 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Derby

Derby, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67037

Derby vs Other Cities

Derby, KS vs Oaklawn-Sunview, KS Derby, KS vs McConnell AFB, KS Derby, KS vs Haysville, KS Derby, KS vs Mulvane, KS Derby, KS vs Rose Hill, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derby, KS affordable or expensive?

Derby's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Derby roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $210,600 and median rent is $1,073/month.

What is the crime rate in Derby, KS?

Derby's violent crime rate is 227.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2184.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Derby?

Public schools in Derby are operated by Derby. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Derby, KS a good place to live?

Derby, KS has a population of 25,551, a median household income of $79,581, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 43.8°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches with about 8.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Derby?

Derby, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67037.

What is the population of Derby?

The population of Derby, Kansas is 25,551 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Derby?

Key numbers for living in Derby: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $210,600, median household income $79,581, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.