DerbyKansas
Derby is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, and a southern suburb of Wichita. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 25,625, the largest suburb of Wichita..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Derby
Derby, KS is a thriving city located in southern Kansas with an estimated population of 26,604.
Officially, Derby is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,395 residents per square mile.
What Makes Derby Unique
- A top-25 city in Kansas by population (#16 of 626 incorporated places).
- One of 5 places in the US named Derby — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 26,604.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Derby
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Derby Historical Museum · Museum
- Field Station: Dinosaurs · Attraction
- Rock River Rapids · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Derby
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Derby
- Derby High School
- Derby Hills Elem
- Derby Middle Sch
- Derby North Middle School
- Derby Virtual School
- El Paso Elem
- Park Hill Elementary
- Stone Creek Elementary
- Swaney Elem
- Tanglewood Elem
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Rock Regional Hospital, Llc ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.