At a Glance
Median Income
$57,020
$33,531 per capita
Home Value
$125,800
Zillow: $131,900
Median Rent
$872/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
3,288/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
320 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $57,020 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,531. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duncan is $125,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,900. Median rent is $872/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Duncan reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,288/100K. The murder rate is 9.0/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Duncan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duncan has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population22,872
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,020
Per Capita$33,531
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$2,927M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,800
Rent$872
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$131,900
Housing Units11,084
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property3,288/100K
Murder9.0/100K
Assault85/100K
Burglary960/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,562/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,113 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Duncan was founded in 1892.
The median home in Duncan was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.