Potter, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cheyenne County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
285 Population 198/sq mi density
$62,083 Median Income $43,102 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $220,883 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $1,025/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Potter, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,083
17% below
$43,102 per capita
Home Value
$105,100
63% below
Zillow: $220,883
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
12% below
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Potter Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Potter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
37%
Rent
88%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Potter a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Potter residents earn a median household income of $62,083 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,102. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Potter is $105,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,883. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

27.9% of adults in Potter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Potter has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population285
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,083
Per Capita$43,102
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,100
Rent$1,025
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$220,883
Housing Units169
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,905/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation4,413 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Potter was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.