DuncanMS
A town of 477. Public schools that outperform most of Mississippi.
What makes Duncan stand out
The thing Duncan does most differently from other towns.
477 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Duncan. Another town gets a different order.
Duncan’s public schools outperform 18% of Mississippi districts
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.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper E Hall | PK–6 | 194 | D |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Duncan
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.
Where working residents work
How healthy Duncan is
Duncan beats the Mississippi average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
| What stands out | Duncan | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 8.5% | 13.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 87.2% | 79.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 42.6% | 18.5% |
About Duncan
Town in Mississippi, United States
Duncan is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 276.
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- Population
- 276
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 154 ft
- ZIP code
- 38740
- Area code
- 662