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Derby, IA
City in Lucas County, Iowa.
Population
110
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
431
ZIP codes
0
Derby and its ZIP codes
Derby at a glance
- Derby is about 7.5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lucas County. PPP loans are for Derby.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,644
3,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.2M
FY 2026, $6,853 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Derby, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly flood
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Derby, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Derby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HumestonCity | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| LucasCity | 7 mi | 1 |
| Le RoyCity | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodburnCity | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| MillertonCity | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CharitonCity | 9.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Garden GroveCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| RussellCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| CorydonCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| WeldonCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| WilliamsonCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| AllertonCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| OsceolaCity | 18 mi | 8 |
| Van WertCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LaconaCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| LeonCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Derby, IA in?
- Derby is in Lucas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Derby, IA?
- About 110 people live in Derby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Derby?
- Nearby places include Humeston (5.3 mi), Lucas (7 mi), Le Roy (8 mi), Woodburn (9.2 mi), Millerton (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023