At a Glance
Median Income
$93,864
$51,101 per capita
Home Value
$279,400
Zillow: $453,054
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
11.2% smoking rate
How Potter Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Potter Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potter Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Potter Lake residents earn a median household income of $93,864 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,101. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Potter Lake is $279,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $453,054. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
30.5% of adults in Potter Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potter Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population766
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,864
Per Capita$51,101
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$453,054
Housing Units439
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation837 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Potter Lake was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.