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Ducktown, TN

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Population
441
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,740 ft
Median Home Value
$172,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$577/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Ducktown

Ducktown is a quiet mountain town tucked into Tennessee's Copper Basin, right where the state line meets Georgia and North Carolina. With fewer than 500 residents, it offers a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by the Blue Ridge foothills and the Cherokee National Forest. The area has deep roots in copper mining dating back to the 1840s, and that working heritage still gives the valley a grounded, close-knit feel.

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For anyone considering a move, daily life here centers on the outdoors and quiet mountain living. The nearby Ocoee River is famous for whitewater rafting and kayaking, while Big Frog Mountain and surrounding forest trails offer endless spots for hiking and camping. Local shops and casual dining are just minutes away in neighboring Copperhill and McCaysville, and Highways 64 and 68 make for an easy drive to larger hubs like Cleveland or Blue Ridge.

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