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Derby, IA

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Population
90
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,081 ft
Median Home Value
$92,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Tucked into the rolling countryside of Lucas County, Derby is a quiet rural community of fewer than a hundred residents. Life here moves at an easy pace, offering open skies, privacy, and a classic small-town feel. Local families are part of the Mormon Trail Community School District centered in nearby Humeston, which unites students from several surrounding towns. For anyone looking for simple country living, Derby provides a peaceful haven while staying linked to neighboring southern Iowa communities.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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