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Derby, IA

Derby, IA.

Population: 215 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,892
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$234,531
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Chariton Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+5 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$1,594
Households with broadband internet
54.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,779
Average weekly wage
$942
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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