Ducktown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Polk County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
470 Population 178/sq mi density
$202,800 Home Value $190,896 Zillow
$527 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ducktown, TN

At a Glance

Home Value
$202,800
28% below
Zillow: $190,896
Median Rent
$527/mo
55% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Ducktown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ducktown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
72%
Rent
45%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
358%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ducktown a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ducktown is $202,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,896. Median rent is $527/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

8.8% of adults in Ducktown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ducktown has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population470
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,373
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$483M
Avg Weekly Wage$807

Housing

Home Value$202,800
Rent$527
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$190,896
Housing Units328
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,384/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain58.4 in/yr
Elevation1,755 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Ducktown was founded in 1840.
The median home in Ducktown was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.