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Duncan, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Coahoma County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
357 Population 388/sq mi density
$46,219 Median Income $26,741 per capita
$9,999 Home Value $94,339 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,238 Violent Crime/100K 7,214 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,219 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,238 violent crimes/100K (226% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Duncan, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,219
38% below
$26,741 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $94,339
Violent Crime
1,238/100K
226% above
7,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.8%
61% above
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)

Income
62%
Home Value
4%
Poverty
217%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
326%
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.