Johnson Hotel and Boarding House · National Register of Historic Places
Duncan’s story
134 years in pictures
8 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1892Duncan is settled
DuncanOK
A town of 22,958, settled in 1892. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Aykleinman (talk) · Public domain
Population
22,958
−3.2% since 2010
Typical home
$137K
+3.8% in a year
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
39.9
years
Jobs based here
10,837
Balanced
What makes Duncan stand out
The 3 things Duncan does most differently from other towns.
Duncan’s report card
SchoolsA−Beats 77% of OK districtsHousing$137K39% below the OK typical homeHealthDHealthier than 11% of U.S. townsSafetyC−Less crime than 21% of U.S. townsClimate95°/29°Summer high · winter low · 3″ snowCommute8 miHalf of commuters travel lessHazards51/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damageOutdoors2 miof trails · 0.2% conserved
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Weather
Forecast →90°
Partly Cloudy
H 0° · L 70°
Local news
All →- Empire vs Tonkawa - Boys Varsity Football 09/18/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 18
- UPDATE: DA recuses office from case; Bishop granted bondDuncan Banner · Aug 21
- OSBI arrests Duncan man on child exploitation chargesDuncan Banner · Jul 20
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Duncan. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Duncan’s public schools outperform 77% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Duncan’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Es | K–5 | 336 | B− |
| Horace Mann Es | K–5 | 327 | A− |
| Woodrow Wilson Es | K–5 | 321 | C |
| Plato Es | K–5 | 283 | A |
| Mark Twain Es | K–5 | 160 | C+ |
| Duncan MS | 6–8 | 696 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduationAll 8 schools →
Housing
A typical Duncan home is worth about $137K
The typical Duncan home is worth about $137,000, up 3.8% in a year, 39% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$137KZillow home value
Typical home value
Duncan$137K
Oklahoma$223K
Market temperature
102
days on market
97.2%
sale-to-list price
+3.8%
value change, 1 year
21
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Duncan beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Duncan | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.8% | 16.4% |
Duncan Regional Hospital
5.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
37th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 21% of U.S. towns
Duncan reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 79% report less.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Duncan3.5
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Duncan17.6
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
21st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
25th
percentile among OK towns
82
violent crimes reported in 2025
411
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Duncan has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–55°
Spring50–74°
Summer70–93°
Fall51–75°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About half of working residents work right in Duncan
46% of Duncan’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (11%), Lawton (7%) and Marlow (4%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
46%work in town
Where working residents work
In Duncan46%
Oklahoma City11%
Lawton7%
Marlow4%
Ardmore2%
8 mi
median commute distance
10,837
jobs based in Duncan
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
53
paid flood claims since 1978
16
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0.2% of Duncan is conserved land
1.6 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves.
0.2%conserved
0.2%
conserved · 58 of 30,492 acres
1.6 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wisenant Park | 0.6 mi | 13 |
| 2. Abe Raizen Park | — | 35 |
| 3. Hines Softball Park | — | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
8 places in Duncan on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Duncan
25 notable people were born in Duncan.
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Ron HowardAmerican film director, producer, and actor · born 1954
J
Jeane KirkpatrickAmerican diplomat and Presidential advisor · 1926–2006
J
Jean Speegle HowardAmerican actress · 1927–2000About Duncan
City in Oklahoma, United States
Duncan is a city in and the county seat of Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. Its population was 22,310 at the 2020 census. Centrally located in Stephens County, Duncan became the county seat after Oklahoma achieved statehood in 1907. Oil wells opened in Stephens County in 1918 and led to rapid development. Cotton was a dominant crop until the Dust Bowl brought its decline, but cattle remain an important part of the economy. The Chisholm Trail passed to the east of Duncan prior to the town's founding, which is home to the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center. Duncan is the birthplace of the Halliburton Corporation. Erle P. Halliburton established the New Method Oil Well Cementing Company i…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1892
- Population
- 22,692
- Area
- 48 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,122 ft
- ZIP code
- 73533, 73534, 73536
- Area code
- 580
Duncan’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Duncan.
Empire CityMarlowBrayDuncan
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