At a Glance
Median Income
$52,000
$23,622 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
Zillow: $336,468
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
42.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
15.6% smoking rate
How Pottersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pottersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pottersville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pottersville residents earn a median household income of $52,000 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,622. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,417 business establishments, including 392 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pottersville is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,468. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
37.0% of adults in Pottersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pottersville has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population145
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,000
Per Capita$23,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$6,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$336,468
Housing Units85
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,391/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation860 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute49 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Pottersville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 392 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.