Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★3.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Ducktown, TN
Explore Ducktown and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.7 / 10
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Ducktown at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population456
Median Home Value$172,100
Median Gross Rent$577
Median Age57.6
Average Household Size1.6
Unemployment7.0%
Work From Home7.0%
Homeownership52.3%
Housing Vacancy20.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Ducktown is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Ducktown and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Ducktown
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$172,100
Median Gross Rent$577
Homeownership52.3%
Housing Vacancy20.3%
Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Ducktown, TN
Unemployment7.0%
Work From Home7.0%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Ducktown and how households are structured
Population456
Median Age57.6
Average Household Size1.6
Ducktown is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Ducktown
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Ducktown point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High90.0°F
Average Winter Low27.9°F
Annual Rainfall58.4 in.
Annual Snowfall2.8 in.
Seasonal Life in Ducktown
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Ducktown is located in Polk County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Polk County.
County Intelligence
Ducktown & Polk County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Ducktown is located in Polk County, Tennessee.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Ducktown.
Current NarrowTheList data for Ducktown shows a population of about 456. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Polk County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Ducktown.
For someone considering a move to Ducktown, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.