At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$35,762 per capita
Home Value
$183,200
Zillow: $237,125
Median Rent
$719/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
15.0% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Potosi residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,762. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,509 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Potosi is $183,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,125. Median rent is $719/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
19.0% of adults in Potosi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potosi has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population616
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density371/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$35,762
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$2,999M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,200
Rent$719
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$237,125
Housing Units282
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation927 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Potosi was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.