Central, LA vs Duncan, OK
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Duncan
81.5
#40 nationally
Duncan leads in walk score (27 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $55,162). Duncan leads in average commute (21 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Duncan, OK |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 23,170 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $138,377 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $55,162 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+63.7 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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B-
81.5 Score
Duncan, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,377
Population
23,170
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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