Nebraska
Potter is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 285. Residents earn $62,083 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Potter receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Potter stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Potter is $62,083, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Potter is $105,100, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Potter experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches, including 28.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,083 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,102 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $923 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,990 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 348 |
| County GDP | $687M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,517 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.30% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $105,100 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,205 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,517 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.30% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,905/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.2 inches |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,413 ft (1,345 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2173°N, 103.3074°W |
| County FIPS | 31033 |
Winner: Republican by 64.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |