About
Life in Duncan
Duncan is a community of 22,872 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $58,054, median rent runs about $896 per month, and median home values are around $131,500. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Duncan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Foreign-Born
3.7%
Broadband Internet
87.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Duncan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Duncan, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.5%), and 6.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.1%
of households
Married Couples
47.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Duncan
In Duncan, rent runs 12% below the OK average, and home values are 34% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$944
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $134,443 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above OK average
Unemployment in Duncan
Unemployment in Stephens County, which includes Duncan, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Duncan: Stephens County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Stephens County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Duncan Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Duncan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Duncan, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW)
Regional airport · few flights40k passengers boarded in 2025
- 123 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 8% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Duncan runs 8% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
356.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,776.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Duncan Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
65.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Stephens County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Stephens County, which includes Duncan, the most common type is drought, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Hail | $255,000 |
| 2024 | 32 | Heat | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 43 | Heat | $410,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Drought | $3,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Hail | $75,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 14 | Drought | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
30 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Stephens County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Comanche County, OK (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 33 miles from Duncan) is typically good — 239 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
239
per year
Moderate Days
115
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Comanche County, OK (33 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Duncan has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.1"
Annual Snowfall
2.8"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
69
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
81
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 28°F | 1.52" |
| Feb | 57°F | 32°F | 1.84" |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 2.76" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.45" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 5.58" |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 2.58" |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 2.90" |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 3.79" |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 3.86" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 2.33" |
| Dec | 54°F | 31°F | 2.04" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Duncan
Duncan has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Duncan
Duncan's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 52 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Duncan
Duncan has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (52 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
52 mi awayOklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Duncan
Duncan Public Library
3785 N. Highway 81, Duncan
Stephens County Genealogical Library
301 N 8th, Duncan
Cities Near Duncan
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Duncan FAQ
Is Duncan, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Duncan's median rent is $896/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,054/year. Median home value is $131,500.
Is Duncan, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Duncan's violent crime rate was 356 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1776 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Duncan, Oklahoma?⌄
Stephens County, which includes Duncan, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Duncan, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Duncan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $896/month and median household income is $58,054/year. The median home value is $131,500. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Duncan, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Duncan is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from