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Ducktown, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Polk County County
1.4
/5.0
F
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
301 sunny days/yr
593
Violent Crime/100K
593 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ducktown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0360°N, 84.3848°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Ducktown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").