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Derby, KS is a small city located in southern Kansas with a population of 22,158. It is known for its many local businesses, such as Derby Branding Solutions, Advanced Veterinary Care Center, and Stapleton Grain & Feed. Cost of living in Derby is quite affordable compared to other places. For example, the average 2 bedroom rent in Derby is $1,060 which is significantly lower than the US average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index in Derby is also lower than the national average at 98 versus 100 respectively. Overall, Derby provides its citizens with an affordable cost of living while still offering quality services from its local businesses.

Derby has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Derby has seen the job market increase by 0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Derby
- The Sales Tax Rate for Derby is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Derby is 5.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Derby
- The average income of a Derby resident is $29,844 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Derby resident is $74,427 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDerby, KansasUnited States
  5.66
  -4.0%-6.2%
  24.6%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  5.7%4.6%
  $36,017$37,638
  $74,427$69,021
  $84,785$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.8%6.8%
  19.1%10.0%
  2.7%2.5%
  7.9%11.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  3.5%4.7%
  2.1%1.9%
  6.1%7.6%
  0.5%0.1%
  3.4%4.2%
  11.4%9.3%
  15.6%14.0%
  2.0%2.1%
  6.1%7.0%
  3.0%4.8%
  5.7%4.7%
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I remember growing up here in the early '80s. I recently visited and the place is still beautiful and larger now with more to see and do. I have already decided to  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Derby parks and recreation department is the best in the plains states. Some of the best water sports, baseball, football, soccer, Adult recreation is good as well.  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate in Derby (suburb of Wichita, KS) is moderate to warm. Winters are rearly very cold. Zero degrees only at night we have lived here 11 years and only seen 0  More

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