At a Glance
Median Income
$28,050
$15,128 per capita
Home Value
$58,100
Zillow: $72,138
Median Rent
$463/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.7%
23.0% smoking rate
How Durant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Durant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Durant a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Durant residents earn a median household income of $28,050 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,128. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Durant is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $72,138. Median rent is $463/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
10.2% of adults in Durant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Durant has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,904
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,050
Per Capita$15,128
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$641M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent$463
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$72,138
Housing Units1,067
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity51.7%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death13,490/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation276 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Durant was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.