Duquesne Elementary School, 2011
Duquesne’s story
66 years in pictures
Census counts: 699 in 1960, 2,159 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1963 on.
- 1960Duquesne is settled
DuquesneMO
A town of 2,345, settled in 1960.
Population
2,345
2025 Census estimate · +8.2% since 2020
Typical home
$252K
+1.1% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
34.4
years
Jobs based here
1,282
Balanced
Is Duquesne a good place to live?
The best of Duquesne’s subject grades is an A− for walkability; the weakest is a C for schools. Duquesne’s property crime rate is 37.8 per 1,000 residents, where Missouri’s towns sit at 12.5 and U.S. towns at 9.9. Only 17 of Missouri’s 419 towns score lower on history. Duquesne's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 88% of U.S. towns. Only 24 of Missouri’s 419 towns score lower on the outdoors. Duquesne has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Duquesne stand out
Where Duquesne beats most towns.
A growing town
Duquesne has grown 33% since 2010
1,763 counted in 2010 and 2,159 in 2020; an estimated 2,345 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Duquesne grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Missouri), ordered by how far Duquesne is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.4 of 20; 9.2% of households have no carA−Open →SchoolsCOpen →HealthFreeman Health System - Freeman West 3.9 miles awayCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →Jobs & income$54K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →HistoryD−Open →Civic life0 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market132 days on market–Open →Who lives here27% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Duquesne: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Duquesne, and how to reach them.
PowerBarton County Elec CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterMo American Joplin water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offJoplin Recycling Center, 4 miOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJasperJasper County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes64801, 6480464801 70% · 64804 30%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Duquesne.
SchoolsC
Duquesne’s schools rank behind 72% of Missouri districts
Its public schools are run by the Joplin Schools. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
28%of MO districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| East MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 592 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduation
Who lives here
More young adults than Missouri overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 34% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 13% of residents (18% statewide). At 34.4 years, Duquesne’s median age is below both the Missouri town median (38.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Duquesne has grown 8.2% since 2020, to 2,345 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
34.4median age · MO 39
| Duquesne | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 years | 38.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 17% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 22% | 29% |
DuquesneMissouriUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school27%
Some college24%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
About 119 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.2 points). Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Duquesne | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.2% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.2% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.2% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.1% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.6% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.1% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.3% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.6% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,300, single groups can be off by several points
HealthC
Residents of Duquesne are less healthy than 71% of U.S. towns
Duquesne tracks Missouri closely on all 32 CDC measures. 40% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Duquesne.
29%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Duquesne | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Freeman Health System - Freeman West
3.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Duquesne
Duquesne has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Duquesne is 90°F.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–47°
Spring46–68°
Summer67–88°
Fall48–70°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About half of Duquesne’s working residents commute to Joplin
Most working residents leave Duquesne for work: only 3% work in town. Duquesne’s average trip to work is 14 minutes. Jobs based in Duquesne grew to 1,282 in 2023, 281 more than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Duquesne | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 13% | 8% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 14% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Duquesne3%
Joplin49%
Carthage6%
Springfield6%
Webb City4%
4 mi
median commute distance
1,282
jobs based in Duquesne
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 78% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Low risk in Duquesne, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. Since 2013, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Duquesne.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
5
paid flood claims since 2013
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Crime reported in Duquesne
Duquesne's reported crime rate is well above Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 6 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Duquesne2.5
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Duquesne37.8
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
90
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade B
Homes in Duquesne are worth about $252K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Duquesne home is worth about $252,000, up 1.1% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home. 51% of Duquesne households own their home.
$252KZillow home value
| Duquesne | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 51% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $862 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Duquesne$252K
Missouri$265K
Market temperature
132
days on market
85%
sale-to-list price
+1.1%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Duquesne
18pages on Duquesne
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 72% of MO districts · 2 schoolsSafety2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than MO on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$252K typical home · up 1.1% in a yearWork & commuteB−$54K median household income · 1,282 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Duquesne
Missouri Southern State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Joplin1.7 mi$8,960 in-state tuitionOzark Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Joplin3.7 mi$16,000 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Duquesne residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Missouri.
About Duquesne
City in Missouri, United States
Duquesne ( dew-KAYN) is a Fourth-Class City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,159 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,073 ft
Duquesne’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Duquesne.
JoplinDuquesne
How the neighbors grade
Duquesne has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Duquesne reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Duquesne with a neighbor →
Questions about Duquesne
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Duquesne, MO expensive?
That is 4.1 years of the area's median household income ($61,901 across the Joplin, MO-KS metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.