At a Glance
Median Income
$93,864
$51,101 per capita
Home Value
$279,400
Zillow: $425,690
Violent Crime
40/100K
2,458/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 $425,690. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Potter Lake reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,458/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population766
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$425,690
Housing Units439
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property2,458/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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