City safety & data profile

DuncanOK

Duncan, OK is a 23K-resident city in Stephens County with a median household income of $58,054.

Stephens County, Oklahoma. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Duncan, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Duncan has a population larger than 52% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $131,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

23K
Population
Top 48%
By size
$58,054
Median income
$131,500
Median home
20.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Duncan

Duncan posts a median household income higher than 19% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Duncan area.

Top 81%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Duncan

Where Duncan income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,054 Bottom 19% higher than 19% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OK $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Duncan, OK beyond the headline numbers

Duncan sits inside Stephens County, Oklahoma, at roughly 34.50°N, -97.96°W. Population 23,231, $58,054 median household income. Median home value $131,500, median rent $896. Poverty rate 20.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Duncan's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44.5%, then obesity at 39.7%. 1 hospital in/around Duncan, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Duncan from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,231
Duncan
Median Income
$58,054
-15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$131,500
-42% vs avg
Median Age
39.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Stephens County) - Duncan's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
44K-3%
Median Income
$61,620+40%
Median Home Value
$145,300+63%
Poverty Rate
18%+23%
Unemployment
5.2%-34%

Economics

Economics indicators for Duncan, OK
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$896/mo
Poverty Rate
20.5% +44% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%
Work From Home 5.3%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 77.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44.5%
Obesity
39.7%
Physical Inactivity
36.1%
Short Sleep Duration
34.9%
Current Smoking
19.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.9%
Diabetes
14.9%
Binge Drinking
13%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53%
Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
12%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.2%
Stroke
4.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
DUNCAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC
DUNCAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Duncan, OK?
Duncan, OK has a population of 23,231 people, located in Stephens County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Duncan?
The median household income in Duncan, OK is $58,054 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.5%.
What is the median home value in Duncan?
The median home value in Duncan, OK is $131,500. Median rent is $896/month.
What are the top health concerns in Duncan?
The top health indicators in Duncan include High Blood Pressure (44.5%), Obesity (39.7%), Physical Inactivity (36.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Duncan?
Duncan has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Duncan?
The median age in Duncan, OK is 39.9 years. 20.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Duncan, OK is located in Stephens County, Oklahoma. With a population of 23K and a $58,054 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Duncan area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Duncan's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Duncan area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Duncan against Oklahoma peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oklahoma

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Stephens County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.