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Farner, TN
Census-designated place in Polk County, Tennessee.
Population
197
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
135
ZIP codes
0
Farner and its ZIP codes
Local data for Farner, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Farner.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,999
2,666 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $9,066 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Farner, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
320
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farner, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
21.5%
U.S. 12.1% +9.4 pts
Smoking
25.9%
U.S. 12.8% +13.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Farner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coker CreekCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.9 |
| DucktownCity | 8.8 mi | 2.6 |
| CopperhillCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| McCaysville, GACity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Epworth, GACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Tellico PlainsTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Murphy, NCTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Mineral Bluff, GACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| EtowahCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| BentonTown | 19 mi | 3 |
| Morganton, GACity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Blue Ridge, GACity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| EnglewoodTown | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Marble, NCCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| OcoeeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farner, TN in?
- Farner is in Polk County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Farner, TN?
- About 197 people live in Farner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farner?
- Nearby places include Coker Creek (7.8 mi), Ducktown (8.8 mi), Copperhill (11 mi), McCaysville, GA (12 mi), Epworth, GA (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023