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Transportation
Duncan hosts a variety of transportation options that make getting the raw materials for your business easy, and getting your products to the markets effortless.
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Major Highways |
US 81, SH7, I-35, I-44 and I-40 |
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Motor Freight Carriers |
11 |
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Bus Lines |
Oklahoma Transportation, TNMO Coaches, Greyhound Lines |
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Rail |
Union Pacific, Burlington Northern and Santa Fe, Texas/Oklahoma Railroad |
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Express Air |
Airborne Express, Federal Express, Mistletoe Freight, and UPS |
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Airport |
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Duncan Municipal Airport |
Full Service Jet Fuel & Gas |
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Instrument Approaches |
Yes |
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Runway Surface |
Concrete |
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Runway Length |
6,600 |
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Fixed Base Operator |
Yes |
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Lights |
Yes |
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Commercial Airports |
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Lawton-Ft. Sill Regional Airport |
32 miles |
30 minutes |
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Will Rogers World Airport |
86 miles |
1 hour, 15 minutes |
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Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) |
155 miles |
2 hours, 30 minutes |
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Dallas Love Field |
155 miles |
2 hours, 30 minutes |
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Water Transportation |
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Arkansas River Navigational Channel (Port of Catoosa) |
216 miles |
3 hours, 20 minutes |
Road System
Duncan, Oklahoma is quickly being recognized as the shipping, receiving, and storage hub of the inland United States. The Duncan Area Industrial Parks are connected to Highway 81 and State Highway 7 which inter-connect to I-35, I-44 in approximately 35 minutes and I-40 in about 45 minutes, placing Duncan between these major transportation corridors.
Distances to Major Cities
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City |
Miles |
City |
Miles |
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Atlanta, Georgia |
777 |
Memphis, Tennessee |
451 |
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Chicago, Illinois |
754 |
Mexico City, Mexico |
1,045 |
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Cincinnati, Ohio |
812 |
New Orleans, Louisiana |
558 |
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Cleveland, Ohio |
1,006 |
New York, New York |
1,374 |
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Dallas, Texas |
136 |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
71 |
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Denver, Colorado |
529 |
San Francisco, California |
1,378 |
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Detroit, Michigan |
969 |
Seattle, Washington |
1,547 |
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Houston, Texas |
388 |
St. Louis, Missouri |
516 |
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Kansas City, Missouri |
368 |
Toronto, Ontario |
1,175 |
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Little Rock, Arkansas |
323 |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
159 |
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Los Angeles, California |
1,155 |
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Cost of Living
Major Employers
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Company |
Product/Services |
#Employed |
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Halliburton Energy |
Oilfield Services |
2,200 |
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Duncan Regional Hospital |
Healthcare |
900 |
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Wal-Mart |
Retail Sales |
460 |
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Duncan Public Schools |
Education |
459 |
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Family Dollar Services, Inc |
Distribution Center |
425 |
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Wilco Manufacturing |
Machine Fabrication |
212 |
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Elliott Manufactured Homes |
Manufactured Homes |
200 |
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City of Duncan |
Services |
200 |
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M & M Supply |
Oilfield Services |
114 |
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Mack Energy |
Oilfield Services |
112 |
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Pre-Paid Legal Services |
Legal Services |
109 |
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Cameron Measurement Systems |
Machine Fabrication |
88 |
Taxes
Government
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Type of Government |
City Manager/Council |
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Planning Commission |
Yes |
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Zoning Regulations |
Yes |
Duncan is proud to be an Oklahoma Certified City.
Demographics
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Duncan, Oklahoma |
Stephens County |
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Area |
47 square miles |
Area Population |
43,500 |
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Unemployment Rate |
8.5% |
Avg. Household Income |
$55,390 |
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Population % by Race - 2008 |
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White |
Black |
Native American |
Asian |
Hispanic |
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88.93% |
2.44% |
4.56% |
.38% |
5.19% |
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Population % by Sex- 2008 |
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Male: 48.51% |
Female: 51.49% |
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Population % by Age - 2008 |
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Median Age |
under 18 |
18-34 |
35-54 |
55-74 |
75+ |
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41 |
21.98% |
21.89% |
25.38% |
21.74% |
9.01% |
Utilities
Duncan's utility companies provide quality service at the lowest prices in Oklahoma. From construction to operation, Duncan offers companies business-friendly energy solutions. Here are a few examples of what Duncan's utilities can do for business:
- Duncan has overall lowest electric rates for industrial customers. Duncan is fortunate to be one of the few cities that is serviced by three electrical providers. The City of Duncan, Cotton Electric Cooperative and the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO). All provide services within our area and have facilities in place to meet your requested electric demand.
- Duncan Power, one of Duncan's electric providers, offers an incentive rate savings plan through its industrial/educational development rate.
- Duncan has no franchise fee for industrial customers for local gas service.
- Duncan has access to state-of-the-art telecommunications through SBC.
Electricity
Duncan Power & Light
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Cotton Electric Cooperative
- Dual Feed Option – Yes
- Miles to Substation - Less than 3 Miles
Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Telecommunications
AT&T
SBC
CableOne
| Digital Services Available |
YES |
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Fiber Optics Available |
YES |
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Point of Presence |
YES |
Water & Sewer
Supplier: City of Duncan
| Water System Capacity |
14,000,000 |
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Storage Capacity |
N/A |
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Water Utilization |
10,000,000 GPD(peak) |
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4,500,000 GPD(average) |
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Sewage Capacity |
6,250,000 MGD |
Labor Force
The City of Duncan has a population of approximately 23,000, with a population of 160,000 within 35 minute radius.
Duncan has a long history of supplying industry with the best workers available, and the workers in our area are ready to work for a reputable company with a strong track record. Through the joint efforts of the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation and the Red River Technology and Business Center, the Duncan area is home to a dedicated, skilled workforce. By utilizing the Training for Industry Program (TIP), qualifying businesses can be provided with customized, no cost training programs. These programs can include but are not limited to job fairs, pre-employment screening, and industry specific training.
Duncan is also home to a campus of Cameron University (hyperlink to Cameron Section), with a wide variety of degree programs available on site. A Workforce Development program is also available through the Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments ( ASCOG) located in Duncan, with adequate labor force availability within a 45 mile radius. This program works in conjunction with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. Oklahoma is a right to work state, and Duncan has no union affiliation at this time.
Training Available
Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation partners with Red River Technology Center to provide your business with a top-quality training program for prospective employees as part of Oklahoma’s Training for Industry Program (TIP).
TIP is available to new and expanding companies. TIP is administered through the Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education (ODVTE) and delivered through a network of 54 centers across the state or on-site. TIP is committed to providing companies with customized training to insure the skilled employees necessary to compete in today's global market and to maintain the competitive advantage in the future. TIP is provided at no cost to qualifying companies
Training for Industry Program (TIP)
Oklahoma's Training for Industry Program (TIP) is available to new and expanding companies. TIP is administered through the Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education (ODVTE) and delivered through a network of 54 centers across the state or on-site. TIP is committed to providing companies with customized training to insure the skilled employees necessary to compete in today's global market and to maintain the competitive advantage in the future. TIP is provided at no cost to qualifying companies.
Red River Technology Center (RRTC) and representatives from your company will assess the competencies needed in each job category and design the training program accordingly. A statement of understanding will be developed outlining responsibilities, areas and length of training, number of employees to be trained, and any special requirements.
Assessment
The TIP training program consists of several components. A major component is the assessment process of potential employees. The RRTC Assessment Center provides aptitude information for potential employees through the use of the SAGE (System for Assessment and Group Evaluation). The SAGE can asses eleven different areas of aptitude, with scores varying from one (1) which indicates the upper 10% (high amount of aptitude) to a five (5) which indicates the bottom 10% (low amount of aptitude.) Those scores can then be compared to specific job tasks as defined in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
Another type of testing provided is the TABE (Tests of Basic Education). The TABE is similar to the SAGE, in that it measures strengths. It measures general educational development with the results presented as grade equivalency levels, i.e., 12.3 or 8.5.
Pre-Employment Training
Another unique aspect of the TIP program is a Pre-Employment Training component. Potential employees selected as a result of the job application, interview, and assessment can participate in Pre-Employment Training. The potential employee signs a training agreement stating they fully understand they are voluntarily enrolling in a class of instruction to improve their skill or learn a new skill so as to qualify for a job in industry. There is no tuition fee for the training and the individual will not be paid while in training. They are not obligated to accept work with the company nor are they assured of being offered employment upon successful completion.
Pre-Production Testing
Those individuals selected for employment will receive additional customized training through the Pre-Production Training component. Job specific training is designed to train your employees in the process and on the equipment utilized in the course of your operation. The length of training will vary based on specific job tasks.
Climate
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Average Temperature |
63 |
Average Snowfall |
7 inches |
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Average Rainfall |
31 inches |
Average Flying Days |
343 |
Education
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Duncan Public Schools-
Our school district is on a journey for continuous improvement and an "On-going Tradition of Excellence." Our leadership team is involved in a quest to facilitate continuous improvement in areas such as: on-going professional development, data driven decision making, customer focus, increased parental and community involvement, teamwork, and superior communication through daily activities and best practices.
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Cameron University – Now entering its second century of changing lives through education, Cameron University is a four-year public university offering associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. CU’s main campus is located in Lawton; a branch campus is located in Duncan. CU graduates carry the lowest debt load of the 572 institutions surveyed in the Universities – Master’s category, according to U.S. News & World Reports’ America’s Best Colleges 2009. Approximately 59 percent of CU’s students graduate without any debt at all.
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Red River Technology Center – Red River Technology Center offers quality education for individuals and businesses in Southwest Oklahoma. By continuing to build on the strength of its past, Red River Technology Center will continue to serve its communities and meet the challenges of the future. Red River Technology Center educates and trains students, adults and business leaders to achieve success.
Red River Technology Center offers full-time instruction for adults and high school juniors and seniors.
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DRH Nursing Program – Duncan Regional Hospital is very proud to be one of the first hospitals in the state working collaboratively with two schools of nursing, The University of Oklahoma and Western Oklahoma State College. This new initiative will allow many more nurses to graduate each year and offer their finely honed services and skills to patients within Stephens County and beyond. Programs available include: Associate Degree in Nursing, Advanced Standing (LPN to RN), LPN to BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN for Second Degree Students and Masters of Science in Nursing.
Healthcare
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Duncan Regional Hospital – Duncan Regional Hospital is a 167-bed nationally accredited not-for-profit hospital. DRH is without a doubt, one of the most technologically advanced, forward-thinking health care facilities in Oklahoma. The hospital's dedication to excellence is recognized by the many awards that have been achieved such as the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospital Award, Hospital & Health's "Most Wired" and the VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence just to name a few. DRH is continually planning for the future, seeking to implement services to meet the needs of our community. Along with highly skilled health care professionals, Duncan Regional offers state-of-the-art cancer care, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, cardiac care, women's service, pediatric care and much, much more. To see a comprehensive list of the services available through Duncan Regional Hospital, please visit www.duncangregional.com.
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Sanford Pediatrics – Healthcare is expanding for children in the Duncan area. The new Sanford Children's Clinic, designed to look like a castle and located on the northwest corner of the Duncan Regional Hospital campus is expected to open this summer. The 8,000 square foot facility will open two pediatricians and support staff with room for growth. Sanford Children's Clinic Duncan is the first in a series of new Sanford Children's Clinics being developed around the world.
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Senior Care
Duncan features a vast array of services available for our senior adults, which includes nursing homes, senior assisted living centers and Independent Living Centers.
Quality of Life
Individuals, families with children and extended families all enjoy a variety of recreational and social activities in Duncan. Much of our city’s appeal stems from a robust economy, low crime rate, moderate climate, and low cost of living. Easy flow of traffic and short commute times allow our citizens more time for leisurely pursuits.
A variety of special events that include live theatre productions, festivals, and concerts at multiple venues coupled with our beautiful outdoor parks, outstanding indoor recreation, award winning golf courses, abundant lake recreation and organized sports provide a wide range of recreational activities.
- Recreation
Golf
Lakes
Simmons Center
- Attractions
Museums
Theatre
Shopping
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