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Duncan, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Stephens County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
22,872 Population 533/sq mi density
$57,020 Median Income $33,531 per capita
$125,800 Home Value $131,900 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
166 Violent Crime/100K 3,288 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,020 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,800 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Duncan enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,113 ft (339 m)
Area47.7 sq mi (123.6 km²)
Population Density533/sq mi
Coordinates34.4816°N, 97.9605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStephens County County
Nearest AirportLawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience27.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,045 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 141 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 136 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 134 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 141 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 47 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 150 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 142 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 134 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 142 km
Jun 20, 2015 9 km NW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.0 149 km
Nov 15, 1990 5 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M3.9 46 km
Jul 15, 2014 3 km N of Harrah, Oklahoma M3.9 137 km
Apr 28, 1998 9 km NE of Medicine Park, Oklahoma M3.9 53 km
Jun 22, 2015 10 km NNW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.9 150 km
Jan 15, 2010 3 km ENE of Jones, Oklahoma M3.8 138 km
Feb 8, 2002 8 km SW of Elgin, Oklahoma M3.8 46 km
Nov 5, 2013 8 km SSW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.8 136 km
May 31, 2014 1 km ESE of Choctaw, Oklahoma M3.7 130 km
Mar 1, 2018 3 km NE of Arcadia, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

869 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 163 fatalities, 3,437 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 94 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 73 km 36
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 82 km 7
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 98 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 56 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 49 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 59 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 92 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 99 km 2
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 69 km 8
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 97 km 42
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 39 km 5
May 26, 1962 EF4 58 km 0
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 83 km 2
May 24, 1957 EF4 55 km 4
Nov 3, 2024 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 27, 2024 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 19, 2023 EF3 73 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 51 km
2011 FERGUSON 41,429 74 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 75 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 65 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 91 km
2012 TOWNLEY ROAD 24,139 84 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 45 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 98 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 76 km
1996 WESTSIDE 16,723 83 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 60 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 98 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 46 km
2024 RUSH 12,239 68 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 54 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 72 km
2022 62 FIRE 9,804 88 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Duncan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.2").

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