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Potter, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cheyenne County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
285
Population
198/sq mi density
$62,083
Median Income
$43,102 per capita
$105,100
Home Value
$201,205 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
457
Violent Crime/100K
415 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Potter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cheyenne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Potter has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.3").