What are the schools like in Duncan, IA?

School district data for Duncan is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Duncan?

The median household income in Duncan, IA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Duncan, IA?

Duncan has an average high temperature of 23.7°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.3 inches.

Duncan, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Duncan, IA?

Duncan has a violent crime rate of 131.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Duncan, IA a Good Place to Live?

Duncan is a small town of 80 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Duncan's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Duncan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Duncan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Duncan metro area.

Metric	Duncan, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Duncan's violent crime rate is 131.7 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.7 /100k

Property Crime

404.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Duncan, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Duncan sees average highs of 23.7°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 34.3 inches of annual precipitation and 35.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Duncan, IA
Average High — January	23.7°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	34.3"
Annual Snowfall	35.3"

Demographics

Metric	Duncan, IA	National Avg
Population	80	—
Median Age	34.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.5%	22.2%
65 and over	26.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hayfield, IA 5 mi Garner, IA 5 mi Britt, IA 5 mi Miller, IA 7 mi Klemme, IA 9 mi

Duncan vs Other Cities

Duncan, IA vs Hayfield, IA Duncan, IA vs Garner, IA Duncan, IA vs Britt, IA Duncan, IA vs Miller, IA Duncan, IA vs Klemme, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncan, IA affordable or expensive?

Duncan has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Duncan, IA?

Duncan's violent crime rate is 131.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Duncan?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Duncan, IA a good place to live?

Duncan, IA has a population of 80, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Duncan?

Duncan averages 23.7°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.3 inches with about 35.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Duncan?

The population of Duncan, Iowa is 80 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Duncan?

Key numbers for living in Duncan: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Duncan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.