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

• Sherill Annette Martens Obituary (2026) - Derby, KS - Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Via Christi Finalizes Acquisition of Former Rock Regional Hospital Facility Property in Derby, Kansas Healthcare | Ascension · Jun 29
• Police confirm Derby shooting was self-inflicted KAKE · Jul 26
• Maize South Boys Varsity Soccer @ Derby MaxPreps · Aug 14
• New tag office opens at Derby Public Library KWCH · Aug 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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.

🎡 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

🗺️ Map of Derby

🏘️ Nearby Communities