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About Duncombe

City in Iowa, USA
381Population
2 sq miArea
1,109 ftElevation

Duncombe is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 381 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code50532
Living in Duncombe

Housing in Duncombe

$189K▲ 7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Duncombe home is worth about $189,000, up 7% in a year, 21% below the Iowa typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Duncombe for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Dodge (31%), Webster City (5%) and Ames (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Fort Dodge
31%
Webster City
5%
Ames
3%
Eagle Grove
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Duncombe →

Health in Duncombe

Compared with Iowa

≈Just like Iowa

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Duncombe tracks Iowa closely.

Care nearby

Van Diest Medical CenterWebster City · 9.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Center of Fort DodgeFort Dodge · 10 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Duncombe · CMS · HRSAHealth in Duncombe →

Natural hazards in Duncombe

38
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding
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Duncombe has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 13°Winter
58° / 37°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
61° / 39°Fall
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