At a Glance
Median Income
$46,219
$26,741 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $94,339
Violent Crime
1,238/100K
7,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.8%
27.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 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+
2.5 / 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 $46,219 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,741. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 583 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duncan is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,339. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Duncan reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,214/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Duncan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duncan has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,219
Per Capita$26,741
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$859M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$94,339
Housing Units163
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,238/100K
Property7,214/100K
Health
Obesity51.8%
Diabetes22.4%
Smoking27.3%
Heart Disease9.8%
Premature Death22,826/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation158 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Duncan was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.