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Is Duncan a Good Place to Live? Duncan, Oklahoma: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Duncan ranks #1188 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #211 of 234 towns and #17 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.6, #2 of 230) and affordable homes ($131,500, #13 of 231), and trails on high poverty (20.5%, #203 of 234) and low household income ($58,054, #182 of 234).
Duncan by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Duncan's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Duncan?
Duncan's cost of living index is 83.6, 16% below the US level of 100 and #7 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $896/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $137,240, 39% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
| Measure | Duncan | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 83.6#7 of 1,308 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $137,240#25 of 1,187 | $223,261 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $929/mo#10 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $131,500#54 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $896/mo#83 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.3x#17 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 18.5%#288 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Duncan housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Duncan is in the Duncan, OK metro.
Oklahoma housing market →Is Duncan safe?
Duncan recorded 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 9% above the US rate of 328 and 13% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #650 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #110 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Duncan Police Department. Property crime runs 1,776 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Duncan | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 356#650 of 1,085 | 408 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 1,776#611 of 1,085 | 1,814 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Duncan?
The median household in Duncan earns $58,054, 30% below the US figure of $83,163 and 12% below Oklahoma ($66,148). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Duncan | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $58,054#1086 of 1,312 | $66,148 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 20.5%#1127 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +0.1%#597 of 1,132 | +0.6% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Duncan?
The median resident of Duncan is 39.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 20.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1162 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Duncan | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 39.9 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 20.2%#1162 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 67.7% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Duncan's schools and health?
Duncan's 8 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 16.7 students per teacher and $10,866 spent per pupil. 39.7% of adults are obese and 14.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Duncan | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 88%#518 of 1,063 | 80% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 16.7#705 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $10,866#1075 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 39.7%#1102 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 14.9%#1160 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 18.5%#951 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 12.8%#933 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,316 students are enrolled in Duncan's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Duncan?
The average commute in Duncan is 21.9 minutes (Oklahoma 22.7); 0.3% of workers take transit and 5.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Duncan scores 7.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 80.9°F and winters 42.2°F, with 37.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Duncan | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 21.9 min#492 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 8.7%#967 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 76.4% | 76.8% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 5.3% | 8.9% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.9#1084 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.9 | 28.4 | 1.5 |
| Feb | 56.5 | 31.9 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 64.8 | 41.2 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 73.4 | 49 | 3.5 |
| May | 80.5 | 59 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 88.5 | 68 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 93.5 | 71.6 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 93.2 | 70.8 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 85.8 | 63.3 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 75.5 | 50.8 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 63.5 | 39.2 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 53.6 | 30.7 | 2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Duncan.
| Measure | Duncan | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 61.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 80.9°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 42.2°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 37.1 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Duncan.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Duncan?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Duncan's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Stephens County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, higher than 50% of US counties.
| Measure | Duncan | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.15%#670 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Stephens County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Stephens County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.02% | 95% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.023% | 91% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.007% | 90% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0091% | 84% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0056% | 78% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0046% | 64% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.064% | 27% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Duncan compare with similar-size cities?
Duncan is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #211 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 22,958.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #1188 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 | 21.9 min |
| Rock Springs, WYPop. 23,127 | #816 | 53.1 | $69,168 | $928/mo | 145 | 22.5 min |
| Watertown, SDPop. 23,044 | #659 | 55.7 | $69,600 | $942/mo | 181 | 12.6 min |
| Keene, NHPop. 22,939 | #231 | 63.7 | $78,445 | $1,342/mo | 143 | 17.2 min |
| Prairie Village, KSPop. 22,874 | #133 | 67.1 | $113,530 | $1,794/mo | 96 | 19.6 min |
| Radcliff, KYPop. 22,864 | #1183 | 45.6 | $58,559 | $971/mo | 287 | 24.7 min |
| North Platte, NEPop. 22,831 | #945 | 51.0 | $58,097 | $921/mo | 116 | 13.3 min |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #937 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 | 27.4 min |
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #1276 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data | 29.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Duncan compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Duncan ranks #17 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 45.5 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 12% below the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 13% below the statewide rate. Homes are 39% below the typical Oklahoma home.
| City | Rank in OK | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #1 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #2 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 |
| Edmond, OKPop. 96,825 | #3 | 63.7 | $103,183 | $1,344/mo | 139 |
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #4 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 |
| Broken Arrow, OKPop. 118,180 | #5 | 60.5 | $86,765 | $1,320/mo | 198 |
| Yukon, OKPop. 25,529 | #6 | 58.0 | $75,273 | $1,274/mo | 293 |
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #7 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #8 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #9 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 |
| Oklahoma City, OKPop. 697,125 | #10 | 51.1 | $68,656 | $1,130/mo | 681 |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #11 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 |
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #12 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #13 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #14 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 |
| Ponca City, OKPop. 24,326 | #15 | 48.4 | $55,941 | $850/mo | 500 |
| Tulsa, OKPop. 413,794 | #16 | 47.3 | $59,838 | $1,052/mo | 833 |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #17 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 |
| Ardmore, OKPop. 24,877 | #18 | 44.0 | $53,900 | $1,006/mo | 1,050 |
| Lawton, OKPop. 90,595 | #19 | 42.7 | $54,433 | $967/mo | 769 |
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #20 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 |
All 20 Oklahoma cities we track, by overall score. Oklahoma statewide: median income $66,148, violent crime 407.7 per 100,000.
How is Duncan's score calculated?
Duncan scores 45.5 out of 100, #1188 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oklahoma's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Duncan. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
20.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Duncan's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
71.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Duncan. Similar-size median 56.5.
36.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Duncan's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
50.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Duncan's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
90.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Duncan. Similar-size median 50.8.
27.6 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Duncan. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
30.0 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Duncan. Similar-size median 48.3.
39.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Duncan's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
36.3 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
50.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Duncan's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Duncan has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Duncan
Is Duncan, OK a good place to live?
Duncan ranks #1188 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #211 of 234 towns and #17 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.6, #2 of 230) and affordable homes ($131,500, #13 of 231), and trails on high poverty (20.5%, #203 of 234) and low household income ($58,054, #182 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Duncan?
Duncan's cost of living index is 83.6, 16% below the US level of 100 and #7 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $896/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $137,240, 39% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
What is the crime rate in Duncan?
Duncan recorded 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 9% above the US rate of 328 and 13% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #650 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #110 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Duncan Police Department. Property crime runs 1,776 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Duncan?
The median household in Duncan earns $58,054, 30% below the US figure of $83,163 and 12% below Oklahoma ($66,148). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Duncan?
Median rent in Duncan is $896/mo (Census), #83 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $929/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 18.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Duncan?
The typical home value in Duncan is $137,240, up 3.8% in a year, against $223,261 for Oklahoma and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $131,500.
How are the public schools in Duncan?
Duncan's 8 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 16.7 students per teacher and $10,866 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Duncan?
The average commute is 21.9 minutes, #492 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Oklahoma. 8.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Duncan?
Duncan averages 61.9°F over the year, 80.9°F in summer and 42.2°F in winter, with 37.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Duncan walkable?
Duncan scores 7.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Duncan at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Stephens County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, higher than 50% of US counties.
Who lives in Duncan?
Duncan has 22,958 residents. The median resident of Duncan is 39.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 20.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1162 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Duncan compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Duncan ranks #17 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 45.5 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 12% below the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 13% below the statewide rate. Homes are 39% below the typical Oklahoma home.
What cities are similar in size to Duncan?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Duncan's population of 22,958 are Rock Springs, WY (#816 overall), Watertown, SD (#659 overall), Keene, NH (#231 overall), Prairie Village, KS (#133 overall), and Radcliff, KY (#1183 overall). Duncan is #1188.