Living in Polk County, Tennessee

Polk County is a county in Tennessee with a population of around 16,773, part of the Cleveland, TN MSA metro area. The main communities are Benton, Ducktown, Copperhill.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,922/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $217K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 51°F) and hot summers (highs around 82°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Polk County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 46 and a predominantly working-class population (12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.