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Duncan, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,063 Population 494/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $20,874 per capita
$159,200 Home Value $237,473 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 2,099 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$159,200 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Duncan, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$20,874 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
44% below
Zillow: $237,473
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
95% below
2,099/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Duncan Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Duncan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
56%
Rent
47%
Poverty
218%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Duncan a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Duncan residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,874. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Duncan is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,473. Median rent is $550/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Duncan reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,099/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Duncan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Duncan has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,063
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density494/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$20,874
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A
Home Value$159,200
Rent$550
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$237,473
Housing Units436
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

F
Violent20/100K
Property2,099/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation3,786 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute37 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Duncan was founded in 1938.
The median home in Duncan was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.