Duncan, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hancock County County

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

41 Population 52/sq mi density

46°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Duncan, IA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

68.8% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

Obesity Rate

42.3%

32% above

16.3% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

46°F

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)

Bachelor's

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Duncan a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.8 / 5.0 - Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population41

Median Age55.4 yrs

Density52/mi²

Male / Female90% / 10%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

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%

Health

Obesity42.3%

Diabetes9.5%

Smoking16.3%

Heart Disease5.4%

Premature Death6,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F

Rain34.3 in/yr

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%

Broadband28.6%

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.

100.0% of the population has a disability.

The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.