Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Potsdam is a small town in Ohio with a population of 325. Residents earn $60,625 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Potsdam receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Potsdam offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Potsdam is $60,625, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Potsdam is $116,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,307 per month. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Potsdam experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,625 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,527 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,182 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,779 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,276 |
| County GDP | $40,097M |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Healthcare | 1,605 |
| Retail | 1,494 |
| Manufacturing | 615 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,777 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.81% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $116,700 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,307 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,777 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.81% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,141/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,605 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9637°N, 84.4148°W |
| County FIPS | 39113 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.5% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 722/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.4% |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,605 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,494 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 62 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |