At a Glance
Median Income
$113,340
$38,016 per capita
Home Value
$298,000
Zillow: $206,199
Median Rent
$1,438/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
473/100K
4,428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
328 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potosi a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Potosi residents earn a median household income of $113,340 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,016. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,886 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Potosi is $298,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,199. Median rent is $1,438/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Potosi reports 473 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,428/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Potosi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potosi has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,524
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density247/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,340
Per Capita$38,016
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$9,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,000
Rent$1,438
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$206,199
Housing Units1,659
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent473/100K
Property4,428/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death10,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,843 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Potosi was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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