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Potosi, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,542 Population 1,091/sq mi density
$37,055 Median Income $18,901 per capita
$101,100 Home Value $181,025 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
575 Violent Crime/100K 6,669 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$37,055 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
575 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Potosi, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,055
51% below
$18,901 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
64% below
Zillow: $181,025
Median Rent
$719/mo
38% below
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
575/100K
51% above
6,669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Potosi Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Potosi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
36%
Rent
62%
Poverty
192%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
151%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Potosi a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Potosi residents earn a median household income of $37,055 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,901. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Potosi is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,025. Median rent is $719/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Potosi reports 575 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,669/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.0% of adults in Potosi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Potosi has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,542
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,091/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,055
Per Capita$18,901
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty23.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent$719
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$181,025
Housing Units1,220
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent575/100K
Property6,669/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault345/100K
Burglary460/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation899 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.5%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Potosi was founded in 1826.
The median home in Potosi was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (23 miles).
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.