Duncombe, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Hamilton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
382 Population 195/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $32,555 per capita
$108,200 Home Value $189,289 Zillow
$542 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $542/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Duncombe, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$32,555 per capita
Home Value
$108,200
62% below
Zillow: $189,289
Median Rent
$542/mo
53% below
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Duncombe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Duncombe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
38%
Rent
47%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Duncombe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Duncombe residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,555. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 487 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Duncombe is $108,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,289. Median rent is $542/month, with 13.5% 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 1968.

Education

9.0% of adults in Duncombe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Duncombe has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population382
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density195/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$32,555
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$1,116M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,200
Rent$542
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$189,289
Housing Units171
Rent Burden13.5%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,954/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,109 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Duncombe was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.