What are the schools like in Duquesne, MO?

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

What is the median household income in Duquesne?

The median household income in Duquesne, MO is $48,561 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Duquesne, MO?

Duquesne has an average high temperature of 44.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Duquesne, MO affordable or expensive?

Duquesne's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Duquesne is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,100 and the median rent is $882 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Duquesne, MO?

Duquesne has a violent crime rate of 272.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2768.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Duquesne, MO a Good Place to Live?

Duquesne is a small town of 2,297 in Missouri, with a median household income of $48,561 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Duquesne stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 85.6

Duquesne's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Duquesne costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Duquesne, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$882	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,561	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Duquesne's violent crime rate is 272.9 per 100,000 residents — 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

272.9 /100k

Property Crime

2768.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Duquesne, MO	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	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Duquesne sees average highs of 44.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 8.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Duquesne, MO
Average High — January	44.8°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	8.1"

Demographics

Metric	Duquesne, MO	National Avg
Population	2,297	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Joplin, MO 2 mi Duenweg, MO 3 mi Dennis Acres, MO 3 mi Saginaw, MO 3 mi Leawood, MO 4 mi

Duquesne vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duquesne, MO affordable or expensive?

Duquesne's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Duquesne roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,100 and median rent is $882/month.

What is the crime rate in Duquesne, MO?

Duquesne's violent crime rate is 272.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2768.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Duquesne?

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

Is Duquesne, MO a good place to live?

Duquesne, MO has a population of 2,297, a median household income of $48,561, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Duquesne?

Duquesne averages 44.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 8.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Duquesne?

The population of Duquesne, Missouri is 2,297 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Duquesne?

Key numbers for living in Duquesne: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $158,100, median household income $48,561, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Duquesne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.