Derby, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 91 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.5%
 
Males: 37  (40.9%)
Females: 54  (59.1%)
Median resident age:

35.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50068

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,946 (it was $26,667 in 2000)
Derby:

$56,946
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,136 (it was $10,605 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $75,011 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Derby:

$75,011
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $64,995; detached houses: $52,491; mobile homes: $113,773
March 2022 cost of living index in Derby: 79.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.8%

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  • Races in Derby, IA (2022)
    • 10797.3%White alone
    • 10.9%American Indian alone



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Derby, Iowa as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Derby is 134 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (68.7%), American (10.9%), Dutch (1.6%), English (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/4/1901

Elevation: 1070 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 346 people per square mile   (very low).

Derby, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $451 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $815 (1.4%)

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

Distribution of median household income in Derby, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Derby, IA in 2022

Derby satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Historical population in Derby, IA
Historical housing units in Derby, IA
Most common industries in Derby, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (11.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.4%)
  • Truck transportation (9.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.4%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (16.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (13.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (8.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (17.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (17.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (11.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.8%)
  • Truck transportation (11.8%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
Most common occupations in Derby, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (22.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (13.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (27.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.3%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (23.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (17.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (11.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.8%)
  • Social scientists and related workers (5.9%)

Average climate in Derby, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Derby-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 68% 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 above Iowa state average. It is 254% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 363.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 342.4 miles away from Derby center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 414.3 miles away from Derby center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 342.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 329.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 334.8 miles away from Derby center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lucas County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Derby topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Derby:

  • LUCAS COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • RURAL HEALTH CARE ADVANTAGE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; CHARITON, IA)
  • WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
  • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; CORYDON, IA)
  • CORYDON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CORYDON, 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: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 55 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 57 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 69 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Iowa State University (about 77 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 85 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 108 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Derby Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Lester J. Dickinson - Politician.

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

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Derby:

Marital status in Derby, IA
  • Never married: 13.3%
  • Now married: 76.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

For population 25 years and over in Derby:

  • High school or higher: 75.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Derby, IA (based on Lucas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,6208
Evangelical Protestant1,58115
Catholic6071
Other1602
None4,930-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:

1.06 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Lucas County:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Lucas County:

28.5%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lucas County:

16.2%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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 7$241
Totals for Government 0$0 7$241

Derby government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $13,000 ($142.86)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($87.91)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($76.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($65.93)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($54.95)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($32.97)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($32.97)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($32.97)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($10.99)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($109.89)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($10.99)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($32.97)

Derby government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,000 ($318.68)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($65.93)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($65.93)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($21.98)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($10.99)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000 ($164.84)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($153.85)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $9,000 ($98.90)

Derby government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $232,000 ($2549.45)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $228,000 ($2505.49)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($43.96)

Derby government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $24,000 ($263.74)

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)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 24.1mTotal length
  • 2,600Total average daily traffic
  • 476Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,600Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Derby, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Derby, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Water Tower 16 1.25 Mi W 1 Mi S (Lat: 40.897222 Lon: -93.499944), Call Sign: WCJ213,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/2021, Expiration Date: 01/30/2032, Registrant: Rathbun Regional Water Assn, 16166 Hwy J29, Centerville, IA 52544, Phone: (641) 647-2416, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • 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


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Derby, IA
  • 52.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 32.4%Wood
  • 14.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Derby, IA
  • 100.0%Electricity


Derby compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above 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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