At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$20,874 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
Zillow: $237,473
Median Rent
$550/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duncan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 4.6% (28% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,063
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density494/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$20,874
Unemployment4.6%
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%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain10.4 in/yr
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.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.