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Lucas County

Population in July 2008: 132. Population change since 2000: +0.8%
 

Males: 69  (52.7%)
Females: 63  (47.3%)

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

Zip code: 50068


Estimated median household income in 2008: $35,595 (it was $26,667 in 2000)
Derby:  $35,595
Iowa:  $48,980

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $14,987

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $44,189 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Derby:  $44,189
Iowa:  $120,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $57,219; Detached houses: $57,451; Mobile homes: $22,500

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Races in Derby:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Derby: 72.4 (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: 501 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: 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 May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Derby to the number of sex offenders is 132 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Derby:  0.7% ($199)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)

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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

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Historical population

Historical housing units


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


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Groceries and related products merchant wholesalers (17%)
  • Metal and metal products (14%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (8%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (8%)
  • Printing and related support activities (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food and beverage stores (18%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (18%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (12%)
  • Transportation equipment (12%)
  • Truck transportation (12%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • 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%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • 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%)



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Derby-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 131% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category 4 (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 4 tornado 22.7 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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 Derby center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Derby:
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; CHARITON, IA)
  • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; CORYDON, IA)
  • CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; 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:
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 33 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)

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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

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  4.5%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This city:  3.0%
Whole state:  3.8%


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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2004 Presidential Election results in Lucas County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (81%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (6%)


Religion statistics for Derby

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 44.21%
Here44.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents25.4%15.6%13.4%9.6%9.5%
Congregations20.8%4.2%4.2%4.2%4.2%
NameChurch of the NazarenePresbyterian Church (USA)Old Order AmishCommunity Church of ChristOther
Adherents7.5%4.2%3.3%2.9%8.6%
Congregations4.2%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.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$200
Totals for Government 0$0 1$200


Derby government finances in 2006:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $10,000
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000
    General - Other: $2,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
    Central Staff Services: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General - Other: $2,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $4,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $21,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $7,000
    Regular Highways: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $11,000
    Property: $6,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000

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: 1
  • Water Tower 16 1.25 Mi W 1 Mi S, 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: 1
  • Call Sign: KB0JNA, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 09/03/1991, Expiration Date: 09/03/2001, Cancelation Date: 09/04/2003
    Registrant: Thomas W Woodin Iii, Rr 1, Derby, IA 50068


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, 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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