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Duncan, Oklahoma

       
Total population 22,487 Average January/July temperatures 38.0° / 82.3°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 40.73 in. /yr.
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Duncan, Oklahoma

Duncan is located on the historic Chisholm Trail, which ran from Fort Worth, Texas, to Abilene, Kansas.

Climate
The Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Co., which would later become the Halliburton Corp., established its first headquarters here in 1921.
Cultural Attractions
Sites to see include the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, the Stephens County Museum, and the W.T. Foreman House.
Economy
Halliburton, the regional hospital, and Wal-Mart are major employers.
Geography
Duncan has prairie landscape with rich farmland.
Recreation
Duncan offers ample recreational opportunities such as golf, fishing, hunting, hiking, and bicycle tours.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 49.96 ° / 26.06 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 94 ° / 70.59 °
Precipitation (?) 40.73 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 38 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 103
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 88
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $33295.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $32437
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.65 %
State sales tax (?) 8.55 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .190 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 5
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 3
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 3
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 4
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 2
Number of libraries within the county (?) 3
Number of museums within the county (?) 2
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 22,487
Population density (?) 536 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 11.7% decline
Population over 55 (?) 6,356 people
Education (?) 18 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 2
Number of clinics within the county (?) 22
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 8
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