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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
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
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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.5 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 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.3").