Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
37% of residents live below the poverty line in Ducktown, above both Tennessee’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 175 Tennessee towns, just 2 have a lower median rent than Ducktown. Ducktown has 4 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Burra Burra Mine Historic District and Isabella Managers' Row. Ducktown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Ducktown beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 221 in 1890, a peak of 741 in 1960, 461 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 6 maps from 1936 on.
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ducktown, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Ducktown.
Most working residents leave Ducktown for work: only 10% work in town. Since 2013, Ducktown has lost 35 jobs, to 274 in 2023. The top destinations are Chattanooga (9%), Blue Ridge (8%) and Benton (6%).
| Ducktown | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 12% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Ducktown has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 28° and about 4 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
51% of adults have high blood pressure in Ducktown, against 41% in Tennessee’s towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 19% of adults have diabetes in Ducktown. Ducktown beats the Tennessee average on 6 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| Ducktown | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 41% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Ducktown | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 12% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ducktown City Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Ducktown; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Ducktown residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
Where Ducktown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Tennessee, United States
Ducktown (Cherokee: ᎦᏬᏅᏱ, romanized: Gawonvyi) is a city in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 461 at the 2020 census and 475 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee metropolitan area.
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Ducktown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
