Most working residents leave Duncan for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Cleveland (17%), Clarksdale (8%) and Jackson (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Cleveland

17%

Clarksdale

Jackson

Greenwood

0%Work in townlive and work in Duncan 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 50Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Duncan →

Health in Duncan

Compared with Mississippi

3better than MS·20worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

Conditions 10▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 2▲ 2▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.5%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 87.2%More adults treating high blood pressureMS 79.7% · better 42.6%More older adults who have lost all their teethMS 18.5% · worse

Care nearby

Northwest Missississippi Regional Medical CenterClarksdale · 15.4 mi · ER

Delta Health Center, Inc., Building AMound Bayou · 11.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Duncan · CMS · HRSAHealth in Duncan →

Natural hazards in Duncan

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Duncan flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Duncan

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Duncan →

Climate in Duncan

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Duncan has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

53° / 36°Winter

73° / 53°Spring

90° / 71°Summer

75° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Duncan get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 12, with the last in spring around Mar 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Duncan →

Schools in Duncan

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C⁻

School Grade C-

The public schools Duncan’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 82% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictNorth Bolivar ConsolidatedSchools1

Casper E Hall DElementary · Grades PK–6 · 194 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.