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
$197,807 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
394
Violent Crime/100K
5,514 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,055 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
394 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Potosi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,091/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9364°N, 90.7879°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Potosi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.7").