At a Glance
Median Income
$58,875
$22,075 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $245,255
Median Rent
$850/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
12.3% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duncan residents earn a median household income of $58,875 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,075. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,157 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duncan is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,255. Median rent is $850/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
14.7% of adults in Duncan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duncan has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population650
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density1,383/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,875
Per Capita$22,075
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$3,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$850
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$245,255
Housing Units221
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,495 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband58.7%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Duncan was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.