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Lucas County

Population in July 2009: 131. Population change since 2000: 0.0%

Males: 69	(52.7%)
Females: 62	(47.3%)

Median resident age:	38.8 years
Iowa median age:	36.6 years

Zip code: 50068

Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,706 (it was $26,667 in 2000)

Derby:	$34,706
Iowa:	$48,044

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,403

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $39,508 (it was $28,800 in 2000)

Derby:	$39,508
Iowa:	$122,000

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $44,617; Detached houses: $45,349; Mobile homes: $26,701

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Derby: 83.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (36.6%), Irish (18.3%), English (16.8%), Dutch (5.3%), German (3.8%), Danish (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/4/1901

Elevation: 1070 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 498 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Derby:

High school or higher: 69.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Unemployed: 3.6%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Derby city:

Never married: 20.2%
Now married: 55.8%
Separated: 2.9%
Widowed: 9.6%
Divorced: 11.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:	0.0%
Iowa:	3.1%

According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Derby, Iowa in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Derby to the number of sex offenders is 131 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $375 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $145 (0.4%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (46.4 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (135.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (306.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Humeston, IA (2.3 miles ), Lucas, IA (2.6 miles ), Le Roy, IA (2.8 miles) , Woodburn, IA (3.0 miles ), Millerton, IA (3.1 miles) , Chariton, IA (3.1 miles ), Garden Grove, IA (3.3 miles ), Corydon, IA (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 40.93 N, Longitude: 93.46 W

Area code: 641

Unemployment in March 2011:

Here:	6.1%
Iowa:	6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Population change in the 1990s: -4 (-3.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)

Males Females

Construction (39%)
Health care and social assistance (18%)
Manufacturing (12%)
Wholesale trade (12%)
Transportation and warehousing (9%)
Other services, except public administration (9%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)

Retail trade (38%)
Health care and social assistance (23%)
Wholesale trade (20%)
Transportation and warehousing (10%)
Public administration (10%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)

Most common occupations (%)

Males Females

Metal workers and plastic workers (28%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
Cashiers (6%)

Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (24%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (18%)
Waiters and waitresses (12%)
Assemblers and fabricators (12%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)

Average climate in Derby, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Derby-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 150% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.9 miles away from the Derby city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 tornado 22.7 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Derby-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Iowa state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 83.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lucas County (10) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Derby:

LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)

Amtrak station near Derby:

18 miles: OSCEOLA (MAIN & E. CLAY STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Derby:

Drake University (about 48 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,382)
Indian Hills Community College (about 56 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
Des Moines Area Community College (about 58 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 8,947)
Truman State University (about 69 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
Iowa State University (about 77 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 24,738)
Northwest Missouri State University (about 85 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,793)
Missouri Western State University (about 108 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,088)

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Lucas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.7%

Average household size:

This city:	2.5 people
Iowa:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	64.2%
Whole state:	67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.8%
Whole state:	4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Derby compared to Iowa state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
House age above state average.
Number of college students significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Derby mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Bottled, tank, or LP gas (81%)
Wood (7%)
Electricity (6%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)

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Religion statistics for Derby:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 44.21%

Here		44.2%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	United Methodist Church	Catholic Church	American Baptist Churches in the USA	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents	25.4%	15.6%	13.4%	9.6%	9.5%
Congregations	20.8%	4.2%	4.2%	4.2%	4.2%

Name	Church of the Nazarene	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Old Order Amish	Community Church of Christ	Other
Adherents	7.5%	4.2%	3.3%	2.9%	8.6%
Congregations	4.2%	8.3%	8.3%	4.2%	37.5%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1

This county:	1.06 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:	2.14 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6

This county:	6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:	5.55 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 5

Lucas County:	5.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:	8.01 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

Here:	7.9%
Iowa:	7.8%

Adult obesity rate:

Here:	28.5%
Iowa:	27.3%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

Lucas County:	16.2%
State:	14.5%

Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Other Government Administration	0	$0	1	$200
Totals for Government	0	$0	1	$200

Derby government finances in 2006 (per resident):

Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($61.07)
Current Operations - Regular Highways: $10,000 ($76.34)
Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($38.17)

Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($38.17)

Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($30.53)

General - Other: $2,000 ($15.27)

Financial Administration: $2,000 ($15.27)

Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($7.63)
Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,000 ($15.27)
General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($7.63)
Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General - Other: $2,000 ($15.27)
Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($7.63)
Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $4,000 ($30.53)
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($7.63)
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,000 ($7.63)
NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $21,000 ($160.31)
Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($152.67)
Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($53.44)
Regular Highways: $3,000 ($22.90)
Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,000 ($114.50)
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($76.34)
Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $11,000 ($83.97)
Property: $6,000 ($45.80)
Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($15.27)

6.14% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,970 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.14%
Iowa average:	6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Polk County, IA	1.09% ($31,686 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA	0.53% ($25,529)
from Warren County, IA	0.47% ($25,533)

6.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,564 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.75%
Iowa average:	6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Polk County, IA	1.18% ($35,079 average AGI)
to Warren County, IA	0.74% ($36,583)
to Marion County, IA	0.43% ($17,214)

Strongest AM radio stations in Derby:

WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Derby:

KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Derby:

WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

Water Tower 16 1.25 Mi W 1 Mi S (Lat: 40.897222 Lon: -93.499944), Call Sign: WCJ213, Licensee ID: L00101556
Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz
Grant Date: 01/09/2002, Expiration Date: 01/30/2012
Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn Inc, Rr 3, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (515) 647-7416

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

Call Sign: KB0JNA
Grant Date: 09/03/1991, Expiration Date: 09/03/2001, Cancellation Date: 09/04/2003
Registrant: Thomas W Woodin Iii, Rr 1, Derby, IA 50068

FAA Registered Aircraft:

Aircraft: PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 6529W , Serial Number: 28-20608, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 01/04/1965
Registrant (Individual): Robert Erickson, Route 1, Derby, IA 50068, Other Owners: Farm Erickson

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 8
Hazardous Condition: 1

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