At a Glance
Violent Crime
302/100K
1,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
68.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
42.3%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duncan a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Duncan reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,260/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Duncan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duncan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population41
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female90% / 10%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,249
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$1,204M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,152
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$221,821
Housing Units24
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent302/100K
Property1,260/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,263 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Duncan was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
70.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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