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Living in Derby

There were 1,668 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Derby is in the United States; its population was 26,062 in July 2026. For Derby, 43.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population26,606people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,546EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent998.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.74%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean8.31µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Derby?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Derby.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,136 per month, while the median home value was US$236,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 68.5%, and the vacancy rate was 5.25% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Derby recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1190
Utilities, 85 m² flat€230
Fitness club€29
Internet, 60 Mbps€26
Mobile plan, 10 GB€10

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly29.39 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Derby (Wayback Machine capture 20260625192046)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited26.26 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Derby (Wayback Machine capture 20260625192046)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,190 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Derby (Wayback Machine capture 20260625192046)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB10.16 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Derby (Wayback Machine capture 20260625192046)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home230 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Derby (Wayback Machine capture 20260625192046)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,136/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,099 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent998.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Derby a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–63%
Family56%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–69%
Retirement48%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 35–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 646 of 26,606 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$84,112 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Derby is 3.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income84,112 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband80.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet5.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary3,546 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,519 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate3.74 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Derby?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,519 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,401of €2,766 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,766
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,099
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€230 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Derby (Wayback Machine capture 20260625192046) · 2026-07-31− €230
Internet€26 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Derby (Wayback Machine capture 20260625192046) · 2026-07-31− €26
Mobile plan€10 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Derby (Wayback Machine capture 20260625192046) · 2026-07-31− €10
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,401
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Derby Salary needed to live in Derby

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Derby. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Derby. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher95.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools17 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio52 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,668 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,166 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Derby when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesDerby highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Derby highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Derby2,862
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents99.95 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.97 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work0.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportIAB3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Derby. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Derby.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Derby is 8.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.31 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202428Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.61 · Feb 9.39 · Mar 15.06 · Apr 20.17 · May 25.28 · Jun 31.06 · Jul 33.67 · Aug 32.78 · Sep 28.5 · Oct 21.56 · Nov 13.89 · Dec 7.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003928 (WICHITA)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.28 · Feb -3.17 · Mar 2.06 · Apr 7.11 · May 13.28 · Jun 18.83 · Jul 21.33 · Aug 20.44 · Sep 15.61 · Oct 8.44 · Nov 1.5 · Dec -3.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003928 (WICHITA)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.7 · Feb 3.1 · Mar 8.5 · Apr 13.6 · May 19.3 · Jun 25 · Jul 27.5 · Aug 26.6 · Sep 22.1 · Oct 15 · Nov 7.7 · Dec 2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 21.59 · Feb 30.48 · Mar 58.42 · Apr 78.74 · May 131.3 · Jun 125.2 · Jul 101.1 · Aug 109.2 · Sep 77.47 · Oct 72.39 · Nov 34.54 · Dec 30.99 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003928 (WICHITA)14Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading63.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.21 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation735.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.76 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.81 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.6 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±1.4 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±4.7 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±4.7 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±4.7 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±4.7 °C, Reims (France) ±4.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 646 is not 1.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.17 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents646 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population26,666 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Population density924.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population26,606 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value236,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes68.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate66.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad2.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.27 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage73.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance6.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher37.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available97.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Transit passenger trips, 20228,123 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20221 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over12,659 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home7.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans87.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Derby

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Andover as a Derby alternative in the same region

19 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.7% Andover vs 1.2% Derby+473%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,353 Andover vs €3,546 Derby+23%
  • Unemployment: 2.7% Andover vs 3.7% Derby−27%
  • Annual PM2.5: 10.2 µg/m³ Andover vs 8.3 µg/m³ Derby+22%
  • Residents: 17,370 Andover vs 26,606 Derby−35%
  • Nearest airport: 7.0 km Andover vs 8.0 km Derby−13%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,519 Andover vs €3,519 Derbysame level
Full comparisonMore about Andover

Plainfield as a Derby alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 898 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.2% Derby+422%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,546 Derby+36%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 26,606 Derby+88%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,519 Derby+15%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 8.3 µg/m³ Derby−6%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 8.0 km Derby+13%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.7% Derbysame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Derby

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Wichita Commuting Zone · 16.5 km away
Salary
3,126 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Derby, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Nixa26,597 residentsFairhope26,625 residentsPatterson26,587 residentsBatavia26,586 residentsOwatonna26,633 residentsRaymore26,633 residents

How does Derby compare?

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Is Derby part of Wichita?

Derby is in the published commuting zone of Wichita; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Wichita city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source16

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Derby?

The median gross salary is 3,519 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Derby?

The unemployment rate is 3.74 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Derby?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.31 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Derby?

The published population is 26,606 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Derby?

646 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Derby a good place to live?

Derby may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Derby part of Wichita?

Derby is in the published commuting zone of Wichita; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Derby?

Wichita, Haysville, Mulvane, Andover, Bel Aire are near Derby. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Derby (Kansas), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version fd64e16174f048f573f067af1b685356]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/derby-ks/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Derby (Kansas), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  2. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
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  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  19. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Derby (Wayback Machine capture 20260625192046) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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