ZIP Code 67037

Derby is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 25,625. The city operates under the Mayor-Council-Manager form of government. The mayor is elected by the city at large, and eight council members are elected to represent four wards. Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park, opened in 2004, covers 12 acres (4.9 ha) just off Rock Road. The Derby Historical Museum houses thousands of historical artifacts, including an 1870 log cabin and one of the largest collections of arrowheads in Kansas. The City of Derby is located at 37°339N 97°1541W (37.552407, -97.261492). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.60 square miles (24.86 km²), of which 9.56 square miles [24.76 km²] is land and 0.04 sq miles (0.10 km²) is water. Derby has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. It is the largest suburb of Wichita and the second-largest city in the state of Kansas after Kansas City. The population of Derby was 432 in 1950, and grew to 5,000 in 1956, when the city name was officially changed to Derby. It was named El Paso after El Paso, Illinois, and was laid out and platted.

History

In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 square miles (2,140,000 km²) Louisiana Purchase for 2.83 cents per acre. In 1871, the community was named El Paso after El Paso, Illinois, and was laid out and platted. In 1880, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway changed the name of its rail station to Derby, after railroad official C.F. Derby. In 1952, the Air Force took over Wichita Municipal Airport and founded McConnell Air Force Base between Wichita and Derby. During the Cold War, Boeing maintained military contracts and kept jobs nearby. From 1950 to 1956, the city population grew from 432 to approximately 5000 people. The city name was officially changed to Derby in 1956, and the city is now located on the Kansas-Nebraska line of the U.S. Mississippi Interstate and the Missouri Interstates between Kansas City and D.C. It is the only city in the state to have been named after a state capital, Kansas City, since the state was created in 1859. It has a population of approximately 5,000 people, making it the second largest city in Kansas after Kansas City. It was the first city to be incorporated with the name El Paso in 1903, but the city remained largely a rural community until after World War II, when the aviation industry began its growth in Wichita.

Geography

Derby is located at 37°339N 97°1541W (37.552407, -97.261492). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.60 square miles (24.86 km²) The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says Derby has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The city is located on the Missouri River, which runs through the center of the city. It is the only city in the state to have a river named in its name. Derby is also known as "Derby's River City" because of its location on the river. It was named after the town of Derby, Missouri, which was founded in 1836. The town is also the site of the first recorded European settlement in the area in 17th century. It has a population of 1,000,000 (1,100,000 people) and is home to the Derby High School, a public high school, and the University of Missouri, where the football team is based. It also has a high school that was established in 1837. The school is located in the city's downtown area, which is known as Derby's Historic District, and was named for the town's founder, William Derby, who was born in 1834. The university has a football stadium, which opened in 1838.

Government

The Mayor-Council-Manager form of government combines strong political leadership with strong managerial experience. The mayor is elected by the city at large, and eight council members are elected to represent four wards. Elections are nonpartisan and held in November of odd-numbered years. The city manager is hired by the City Council and Mayor to carry out policies, oversee City operations, and ensure that the entire city is being served. The City manager is responsible for setting goals and policies which the city council and the mayor then implement. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term, and the Mayor is re-elected for a second term if the mayor does not win the next election. There is no term limit for a mayor. There are no term limits for a city manager or city council member, but there are term limits of two years for the city manager and city council members. It is possible to run a city without a mayor or city manager, but it is very difficult to run the city without the mayor and city manager. The council and mayor are responsible for the day-to-day running of the city, and for making decisions that affect the city as a whole. They are also responsible for making sure that the city is well-served by its residents. The governing body is called the Governing Body, which is made up of the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, City Clerk, and City Administrator. The Governing body is elected for a term of four years, and can only be renewed once the mayor has served the full term.

Area attractions

The Derby Historical Museum is housed in a 1923 school building that served all 12 grades until 1952, when a separate high school was built. The museum houses thousands of historical artifacts, including an 1870 log cabin and one of the largest displayed collections of arrowheads in Kansas. Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park has six water slides, a tree-house themed play area, and three heated pools. The Derby Skate Park has a 9,000 square feet (840 m2) flat deck and nine major concrete deck structures of various shapes and sizes. The other primary element of the park is a deep bowl (four feet) with varied side slopes, including ramps, stairs and rails. The park has a 603-foot (184 m) lazy river, and a 50-metre (160 ft), eight lane lap pool. It is located on 12 acres (4.9 ha) just off Rock Road. It has a zero-depth entry pool and a lazy river that is 603 feet (184m) long. It also has a flat deck with nine majorcrete deck structures, including ramp, stairs, rails, and ramps. It was opened in 2004 as Derby Aquatic. Park, but is now known as Rock River. Rapids Aquatics Park. It opened in 2003 as Derby. Aquatics. Park has three heated swimming pools including a zero depth entry pool, a lazy River, and an eight-lane lap pool that is 50 metres (160ft) long and has a 0.5-meter (1.5m) deep entry pool.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 22,158 people, 8,300 households, and 6,226 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 91.6% White, 1.9% African American, 1-1.0% Native American and 1-0.1% Asian. The city is part of the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. The median income for a household in theCity was $58,508, and the median income. for a family was $66,476. The per capita income for the City was $22,779. About 1.4% of families and 2.1%. of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 or over. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11. The population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 6.8%. from 18 to 24, 29.4%. from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.0%. from 65 years of age or older. The gender make-up was 48.8.% male and 51.2%. The median age was 35.7 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For each 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.6 males. The. population density was 2,317.8 inhabitants per square mile (894.9/km²). There were 8,774 housing units at an average density of 917.8 per squaremile (354.4/km 2).

Economy

Derby supports more than 532 businesses, ranging from modest home-based businesses to large manufacturing companies. The city's economy is strongest in construction, retail, finance/insurance/real estate, and health-care related activities. Aircraft manufacturers Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, and Bombardier Learjet provide jobs for a significant portion of the community's residents. Derby Public Schools and McConnell Air Force Base provide services to the city's residents, as do the state and county of Sedgwick. Derby has no local income tax and a state sales tax of 8.0%. The city has a property tax rate of 135.478 mills (2015) and a local property tax of 0.5% (2014-15). The city is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, which has a population of more than 1.1 million. The state's property tax rates range from 6.5 to 8.5%. The county's property taxes range from 1.500 to 1.5 mills. Derby is located on the Kansas-Kansas City border and is in the state of Kansas. It is the largest city in the county, with a total population of 1.2 million and an unemployment rate of 4.8% (April 2015, KS Dept of Labor) The city and county have a total property tax levy rate of $135.478 million (2015-14) and have a local salestax rate of 0,5% of $1.5 million (2013-2014).

Culture

Derby is a community with strong ties to its neighbor, McConnell Air force Base. Active duty airmen live in Derby, and military retirees settle in Derby due to its high quality of life, proximity to MAFB and affordability. Derby offers numerous parks, some passive for relaxation and reflection, and most with playground equipment or sports facilities. For a small fee, the Derby Dash provides residents curb to curb bus transportation to wherever they want to go within the city limits. The Derby Business Center supports prospective businesses to promote job growth and encourage business development. The Senior Center is open to all seniors 55 and older and provides a wide array of programs and activities for the community's older residents. The library offers year-round programming for all ages and isopen to the public 7 days a week. In 2015, the Library converted a position to Event Coordinator and contracted with the city to provide scheduling and marketing of new park facilities. In addition to a convenient pedestrian and bike path system, the city also offers public transportation. The derby Dash, equipped with accommodations for the special needs of the elderly and disabled, provides low-cost public transportation to many locations as determined by theneeds of the riders. The city of Derby also offers free Wi-Fi, public access computing, fax, notary, copy and print service, and a number of other services for the general public. The town is located on the Missouri River, which runs through the center of the city. It is located between Kansas City and Kansas City.

Education

The community is served by Derby USD 260 public school district. It has one high school, two middle schools, nine elementary schools. The community is home to the Derby High School Panthers and the Derby North Middle School Falcons. It is also home to St. Mary Catholic School, Faith Lutheran School, and Park Hill Elementary School. It also has a private school, Stone Creek, which is located in the town of Wineteer. The town has a population of 2,000 people. The population of Derby is 2,200 people, and the population of the community is 1,800 people, according to the 2010 census. The school district has a total enrollment of 3,000. The district has nine elementary and two private schools, all of which are in the community. The high school has a enrollment of 1,200. The middle school has 1,100 students. The elementary schools have 1,400 students, and there are three private schools with 1,000 students each. The private schools have an enrollment of about 1,300 students, with two of them being Pre-K through 8th grade. The public schools have a total of 9 schools, with one being a middle school, the other two being a high school and one being an elementary school. They are located in Derby Hills, El Paso, Park Hill, and Oaklawn, all in the central part of the town. The schools are located on the east side of the city, near the border with El Paso and El Paso County.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas = 92.6. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 35. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 30. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Derby = 4.8 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 25,625 individuals with a median age of 35 age the population grows by 19.17% in Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,500 residents per square mile of area (960/km²). There are average 2.81 people per household in the 7,512 households with an average household income of $65,708 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.10% of the available work force and has dropped -1.64% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 28.62%. The number of physicians in Derby per 100,000 population = 224.6.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Derby = 32.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 13.2 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 64. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 227. 93 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 20.2 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 31, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Derby, Sedgwick County, Kansas which are owned by the occupant = 76.63%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 23 years with median home cost = $141,970 and home appreciation of -3.79%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $10.90 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,776 per student. There are 13.4 students for each teacher in the school, 455 students for each Librarian and 943 students for each Counselor. 7.01% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 24.26% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 11.56% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).