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Duquesne’s story
Duquesne in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
DuquesneMO
A town of 2,257. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Population
2,257
+22.5% since 2010
Typical home
$252K
+1.2% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
34.4
years
Jobs based here
1,282
Balanced
What makes Duquesne stand out
The 2 things Duquesne does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Duquesne has grown 22.5% since 2010
1,763 people in 2010; 2,257 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Duquesne’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Duquesne. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Duquesne’s public schools outperform 18% of Missouri districts
The public schools Duquesne’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 82% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Heights Elem. | PK–5 | 395 | D |
| East Middle | 6–8 | 592 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Health
Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Duquesne tracks Missouri closely on all 32 CDC measures.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Freeman Health System - Freeman West
3.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
59th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Duquesne has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–47°
Spring46–68°
Summer67–88°
Fall48–70°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Duquesne
Most working residents leave Duquesne for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Joplin (49%), Carthage (6%) and Springfield (6%). Half commute less than 4 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Duquesne3%
Joplin49%
Carthage6%
Springfield6%
Webb City4%
4 mi
median commute distance
1,282
jobs based in Duquesne
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
5
paid flood claims since 2013
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Duquesne
Duquesne's reported crime rate is well above Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 6 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Duquesne2.5
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Duquesne37.8
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
90
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Duquesne home is worth about $252K
The typical Duquesne home is worth about $252,000, up 1.2% in a year, 6% below the Missouri typical home.
$252KZillow home value
Typical home value
Duquesne$252K
Missouri$268K
Market temperature
132
days on market
85%
sale-to-list price
+1.2%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Duquesne
City in Missouri, United States
Duquesne ( dew-KAYN) is a Fourth-Class City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,159 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,159
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,073 ft
Duquesne’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Duquesne.
JoplinDuquesne