Derby, Kansas

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.

📰 Derby News Today

• Robert Allen Beard Obituary (2026) - Derby, KS - Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel Legacy | Obituary · Oct 9
• Via Christi Finalizes Acquisition of Former Rock Regional Hospital Facility Property in Derby, Kansas Healthcare | Ascension · Jun 29
• Derby High School yearbook faces backlash, but student press advocates defend free speech Kansas Reflector · Sep 4
• Inside Kansas City’s fast, fierce and fearless roller derby league, where community, confidence and chaos collide Kansas City Magazine · Sep 18
• Ronald L. Irvin Obituary Aug 12, 2026 Miles Funeral Service · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Kansas headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

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

• Applebee's — american
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Morgan's Steakhouse — steak house
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Pizza John's — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• The Sandbox at Derby
• Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Emperor's — japanese
• Eve's Drop Coffee Shop — coffee shop (café)

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

• Madison Avenue Central Park reviews ★
• South Arkansas River Greenway reviews ★
• Amber Ridge Park reviews ★
• Crane Park reviews ★
• Derby Skate Park reviews ★
• Deskarsky Park reviews ★
• Duck Creek Park reviews ★
• English Park reviews ★
• Garrett Park reviews ★
• Glen Hills Park reviews ★
• Hand Park reviews ★
• High Park reviews ★

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Derby

🏘️ Nearby Communities