Texas · Metropolitan Area
Potosi is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,524. Residents earn $113,340 per year, which is 51% above the national average.
Based on current data, Potosi receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Potosi stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Potosi is $113,340, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Potosi among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Potosi is $298,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Potosi enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 85.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,340 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,016 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,915 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,886 |
| County GDP | $9,866M |
| Restaurants | 371 |
| Healthcare | 409 |
| Retail | 546 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,431 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $298,000 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $193 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,438 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,431 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,985/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 409 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.2 inches |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,843 ft (562 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3357°N, 99.6843°W |
| County FIPS | 48441 |
Winner: Republican by 49.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Total Area | 18.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 409 |
| Restaurants | 371 |
| Retail Stores | 546 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |