ConasaugaTN
Home to 128 people, the town was settled in 1875.
Is Conasauga a good place to live?
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Conasauga, above both Tennessee’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 178 Tennessee towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Conasauga. Conasauga has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
128 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Conasauga.
Expect mild winters and hot summers in Conasauga
The town’s July high comes in at 89°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Conasauga has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
52% of Conasauga’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 15%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 64% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Conasauga once, in 2003.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Conasauga stands out in Tennessee and nationally, with more of its adults who report frequent mental distress
In Conasauga, 18% of adults worry about having enough food. Among 177 Tennessee towns, just 5 have a lower share of adults who had a checkup this year than Conasauga. Against the Tennessee average, Conasauga comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 31, and behind on 7.
| Conasauga | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 29% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 20% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 19% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 39% | 35% |
| What stands out | Conasauga | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7% | 8.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.6% | 14.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The Field | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Conasauga
Moving to Conasauga: who provides what
Conasauga is unincorporated, so Polk County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Conasauga
About 0 of every 100 Conasauga residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
About Conasauga
CDP in Tennessee, United States
Conasauga is a CDP (Census-designated place) in southern Polk County, Tennessee, United States. It is located approximately 1.2 miles north of the Tennessee-Georgia state line and roughly 17 miles southeast of Cleveland. The Conasauga River Lumber Company was located at Conasauga. Conasauga has its own zip code, 37616, but does not have a post office.
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- Elevation
- 830 ft
- ZIP code
- 37316
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