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Retirement community in Duncan, Oklahoma

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Duncan, Oklahoma Retirement Guide

established retirement community
58

Retirement Score

Duncan, Oklahoma at a Glance

Median Home Price
$120,700
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.
Avg January Low
32.8°F
Cost of Living Index
88.8 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
58 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Duncan, Oklahoma, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
88.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$55,162High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Duncan's cost of living is 11.200000000000003% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$120,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$837High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
67.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Duncan using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$262

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$294

Median home price used: $120,700

Median rent reference: $837 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
51.7 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
51.7 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
39.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Duncan scores 51.7 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Oklahoma has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
99.1°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
32.8°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
33.4"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
314 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 314 sunny days a year and an average January low of 32.8°F, Duncan offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
87.9 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
9.5 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
22,759High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
39.7High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
20.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
9.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
78.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
2.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
11.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
0.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Duncan

Is Duncan, Oklahoma a good place to retire?▾

Duncan, Oklahoma is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Duncan, Oklahoma for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 89, roughly 11% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $120,700.

Does Oklahoma tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Oklahoma residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; up to $10k pension/retirement income deduction.

What is the climate like in Duncan, Oklahoma?▾

Duncan, Oklahoma has January average low around 33°F, July average high around 99°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Duncan, Oklahoma?▾

Duncan scores 52/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a solid score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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