Duncan, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 131.
Males: 94  (72.5%)
Females: 37  (27.5%)
Median resident age:

34.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50438

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,920
Duncan:

$66,920
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,927

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $124,304
Duncan:

$124,304
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $73,385; detached houses: $73,238
March 2022 cost of living index in Duncan: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 46.2%

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Ancestries: German (56.2%), Norwegian (43.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1240 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (74.6 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (130.5 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (319.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Britt, IA (2.1 miles ),
Hayfield, IA (2.2 miles),
Garner, IA (2.3 miles ),
Miller, IA (2.8 miles),
Hutchins, IA (2.9 miles),
Klemme, IA (3.0 miles ),
Crystal Lake, IA (3.0 miles ),
Forest City, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 43.10 N, Longitude: 93.71 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Duncan, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Duncan, IA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

Duncan-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 97% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 15.7 miles away from the Duncan place center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.9 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Duncan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 135% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 211.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 295.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 492.6 miles away from Duncan center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 218.8 miles away from Duncan center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 443.2 miles away from Duncan center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 263.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hancock County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Duncan:

  • HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; BRITT, IA)
  • HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; GARNER, IA)
  • WINNEBAGO COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; FOREST CITY, IA)
  • OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE-EXECUTIVE COTTAGE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; CLEAR LAKE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Duncan:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 30 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 50 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Riverland Community College (about 54 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 61 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 74 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • Iowa State University (about 75 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 76 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)

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Hancock County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

50 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Duncan:

Marital status in Duncan, IA
  • Never married: 56.4%
  • Now married: 20.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.2%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

For population 25 years and over in Duncan:

  • High school or higher: 80.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Duncan, IA (based on Hancock County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,50216
Evangelical Protestant2,65515
Catholic1,4443
Other--
None3,740-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Hancock County:

3.52 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
This county:

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hancock County:

17.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Duncan:

  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Duncan:

  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KZOW (91.9 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: WALDORF COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Duncan:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.7mTotal length
  • 11,350Total average daily traffic
  • 54Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,350Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Stephen Flessner, Rr3 Hwy 18w (Lat: 43.103056 Lon: -93.718333), Type: 92.7, Overall height: 91.4 m

  • Bruce Gluckman, Rr3 Hwy 18w (Lat: 43.103056 Lon: -93.718333), Type: 92.7, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Mcc Iowa LLC, Bschilling@mediacomcc.Com, , Middl-etown, Phone: (845) 695-2600

  • WILLIAM S SCHILLING, Rr3 Hwy 18w (Lat: 43.103056 Lon: -93.718333), Type: 92.7, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Bschilling@mediacomcc.Com, , Middl-etown, Phone: (845) 695-2735

  • Rr3 Hwy 18w (Lat: 43.103056 Lon: -93.718333), Type: 92.7, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Cablevision Iv Ltd, Kollmann.Tim.M@tci.Com, , 5630 Denve-r, Phone: (303) 267-4865


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Duncan, IA
  • 63.2%Wood
  • 36.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Duncan, IA
  • 100.0%No fuel used


Duncan compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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