City profile
Derby, KS
Sedgwick County · Population 26,062
Derby is a town in Sedgwick County, KS with about 26,062 residents and a typical home value near $237,000. It is 10 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$236,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,541
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
90
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Cold wave, Tornado
Nearest major airport
121 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
26,062
Black population
2.1%
County
Sedgwick County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 26,062 residents
- Typical home value about $237,000
- 10 miles from Wichita, KS
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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