Potterville, MI

Michigan · Eaton County · Lansing-East Lansing Metro

Potterville is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,065. Residents earn $62,054 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

3,065 Population 1,751/sq mi density

$62,054 Median Income $27,665 per capita

$125,400 Home Value $221,030 Zillow

$954 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$62,054 median income, 2.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$125,400 home value, $954/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $62,054

17% lower than US avg

Home Value $125,400

56% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 0/100K

100% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 20.9%

38% lower than US avg

Median Rent $954

18% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.5%

26% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.6%

28% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.8%

13% lower than US avg

How Potterville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,065

Median Age32.6 yrs

Density1,751/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 89%

Veterans10.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$62,054

Per Capita$27,665

Unemployment2.6%

Poverty10.8%

County GDP$7,448M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$125,400

Rent$954

Ownership62.4%

Zillow$221,030

Housing Units1,333

Rent Burden35.6%

Crime

C+

Violent0/100K

Property74/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%

Uninsured6.9%

Smoking15.9%

Depression30.1%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain35.8 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation897 ft (273 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.9%

High School+96.9%

Graduate+2.7%

School Score5.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%

Commute22 min

Broadband96.9%

EV Stations1

Libraries10

Is Potterville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Potterville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Potterville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Potterville is $62,054, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Potterville is $125,400, 56% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Potterville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 74 per 100,000, 96% below the national average.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Potterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 38.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Potterville has a population of 3,065 with a density of 1,751 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age is 32.6 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (89.4%), with 1.5% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.9% of residents. 10.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 94.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,065

Total Population

1,751

People / sq mi

32.6yrs

Median Age

16% below US avg

1.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%

Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Potterville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.9%

23% above US avg

Spanish 3.1%

77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Potterville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Potterville is $62,054, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,665 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,170, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 2,107 business establishments, including 224 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Potterville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$62,054
	17% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$27,665
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,170
IRS Avg AGI	$68,805
Gini Index	0.399 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.6%
	28% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.8%
	13% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,107
County GDP	$7,448M

Business (County)

Restaurants	224
Healthcare	234
Retail	311
Manufacturing	104

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,244
	50% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.2 min
Drive Alone	82.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Potterville is $125,400, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $221,030, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $954 (18% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 62.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,333 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1991. The average annual property tax is $5,244 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 35.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$125,400
	56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$221,030
Median List Price	$320,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$320,950
$/Sq Ft	$217
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.0%
Price Drops	40.0%
Inventory	5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$954
	18% below US avg
Rent Burden	35.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	62.4%
Owner-Occupied	62.4%
Renter-Occupied	37.6%
Housing Units	1,333
Median Year Built	1991

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,244
	50% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.18%

In Potterville, 40.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.8% of residents. 32.0% have high blood pressure. 15.9% are current smokers. 18.6% report binge drinking. 24.8% are physically inactive. 30.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.5% experience frequent mental distress. 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,026. The dentist ratio is 1:1,434. 75.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Potterville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.5%
	26% above US avg
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	32.0%
Asthma	12.2%
COPD	7.3%
Cancer	7.8%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.9%
	14% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.6%
Physical Inactivity	24.8%
Depression	30.1%
Mental Distress	20.5%
Physical Distress	13.8%
Short Sleep	35.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.2%
Uninsured	6.9%
	20% below US avg
Primary Care	1:3,026
Dentists	1:1,434
Mental Health	1:461
Checkup Rate	77.9%
Dental Visits	67.6%
Premature Death	7,898/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	75.0%
Healthcare Facilities	234

Potterville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 74 per 100,000, 96% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 37, burglary at 0, vehicle theft at 37 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Potterville receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Potterville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	73.8/100K
	96% below US avg
Burglary	0.0/100K
Theft	36.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	36.9/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	36
Avg Accident Severity	3.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C+
Safety Score	2.5 / 5.0

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Potterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 897 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	897 ft (273 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density	1,751/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6291°N, 84.7450°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Eaton County County
Nearest Airport	Capital Region International (LAN) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 38.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	67.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.2 / 100
Community Resilience	88.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	71 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	22 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	59 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	132 km
Mar 8, 2010	7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan	M2.5	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

425 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 162 fatalities, 1,692 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	90 km	116
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	32 km	1
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	77 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	34 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	95 km	21
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	26 km	1
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	84 km	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	96 km	3
Mar 15, 2012	EF3	70 km	0
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	8 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	31 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	80 km	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	95 km	0
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	44 km	1
May 13, 1980	EF3	88 km	5
May 11, 1974	EF3	65 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	89 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	76 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	46 km	0
Aug 22, 1964	EF3	84 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-4°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.1 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
July	71°F (21°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	3.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.7 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.4 in

Potterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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Potterville is located in Eaton County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 50.8% of the vote, a 3.1-point margin. 96.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 10 public libraries serving the community. 234 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.8%

D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	36
Avg Accident Severity	3.6 / 4.0

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	20.9%
	38% below US avg
High School+	96.9%
Graduate Degree+	2.7%
School Test Score	5.24

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,751/sq mi
Total Area	1.8 sq mi
County	Eaton County County

Services

Broadband Access	96.9%
Avg Download Speed	138.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	65.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	10
Healthcare Facilities	234
Restaurants	224
Retail Stores	311

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.2 min
Drive Alone	82.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	6.1%

Average costs for common services in Potterville. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192–$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770–$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385–$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848–$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385–$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291–$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481–$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810–$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924–$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770–$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192–$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962–$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89–$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72–$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154–$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577–$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481–$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192–$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385–$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810–$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$674
Toddler	$674
Preschool	$627
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$799
Toddler	$819
Preschool	$819

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Eaton County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	7,983	116	$77,674	2.18
Retail Trade	5,476	273	$35,495	1.23
Finance & Insurance	4,836	130	$82,593	2.68
Transportation & Warehousing	3,996	76	$50,699	2.12
Accommodation & Food Services	3,624	190	$23,000	0.90
Health Care & Social Assistance	2,514	209	$56,887	0.39
Other Services	1,565	185	$59,423	1.17
Construction	1,555	206	$76,111	0.67
Administrative & Waste Services	1,137	124	$48,502	0.43
Educational Services	910	28	$40,348	0.99
Information & Technology	506	46	$85,909	0.61
Agriculture & Forestry	417	18	$45,953	1.16
Real Estate	387	73	$49,132	0.56
Arts & Entertainment	371	32	$19,006	0.50
Unclassified	120	32	$50,193	1.93
Mining & Oil/Gas	42	6	$62,033	0.25

Schools in Potterville

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Potterville Elementary School	Elementary	312	21	14.9:1
Potterville High School	High	229	12	19.1:1
Potterville Middle School	Middle	200	10	20.0:1

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Radio Stations near Potterville

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Handcrafted Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
WDBM 88.9 "Impact 89FM" - East Lansing, MI	alternative, college radio	MP3 192 kbps

National Parks Near Potterville

9 national parks and monuments found near Potterville.

Park	Type	Fee
Coldwater State Park	State Park	Free
Harrison Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
Meridian-Baseline State Park	State Park	Free
Newaygo State Park (leased from Consumer's Energy)	State Park	Free
Pokagon State Park	State Park	Free
Sleepy Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
W. J. Hayes State Park	State Park	Free
White Pine Trail State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Potterville

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	2,657	$51,750
2015	2,678	$50,341
2017	2,715	$52,262
2019	2,754	$56,225
2021	3,072	$57,568
2023	3,098	$62,054

Museums in Potterville

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5173718080	$22,470,469
IMPRESSION 5 SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM			$1,632,231
POTTER PARK ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION			$1,237,262
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5173241828	$1,061,796
GRAND LEDGE OPERA HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5176271443	$258,436
REACH STUDIO ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		5179993643	$220,070
LANSING ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM	119 NORTH WASHINGTON SQUARE	5173746400	$164,375
R E OLDS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		5173720422	$152,112
MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5173737589	$120,487
MICHIGAN MUSEUM OF SURVEYING	GENERAL MUSEUM		5174846605	$107,325
MICHIGAN SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS	GENERAL MUSEUM		5174842413	$107,325
MICHIGAN TRAILS AND GREENWAYS ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5174856022	$86,546
COURTHOUSE SQUARE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5175436999	$85,929
SUNFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	161 MAIN STREET	5174496018	$13,843
DELTA TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5173214014	$60
AERONAUTICS MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
FENNER CONSERVANCY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2020 E MT HOPE AVE	5174834224
GRAND LEDGE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GREATER LANSING AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER LANSING	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	831 N WASHINGTON AVE	5172820671
LANSING FIRE DEPARTMENT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
LANSING POLICE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LANSING-NORTH LANSING ELECTRIC RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
MICHIGAN LIGHTHOUSE FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MICHIGAN MILITARY HISTORY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	702 W KALAMAZOO ST
MICHIGAN ORAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5173211746
MUSEUM GRAND LEDGE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5176273149
PATHFINDER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
TELEPHONE PIONEER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5173721400
TURNER-DODGE HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5174834220
WOLDUMAR NATURE ASSOCIATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	5739 OLD LANSING RD	5173220030

Libraries in Potterville

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY	401 SOUTH CAPITOL AVENUE	1,411,263
DELTA TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY	5130 DAVENPORT DRIVE	202,041
CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY LIBRARY	226 SOUTH BOSTWICK STREET	105,482
GRAND LEDGE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY	131 EAST JEFFERSON STREET	70,539
PORTLAND DISTRICT LIBRARY	334 KENT STREET	64,424
DEWITT DISTRICT LIBRARY	13101 SCHAVEY ROAD	57,816
SUNFIELD DISTRICT LIBRARY	112 MAIN STREET	13,297
DOROTHY HULL LIBRARY - WINDSOR TOWNSHIP	405 WEST JEFFERSON STREET	13,084
EATON RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY	220 SOUTH MAIN STREET	12,815
POTTERVILLE-BENTON TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY	150 LIBRARY LANE	10,985
MULLIKEN DISTRICT LIBRARY	135 MAIN STREET	4,100

Farmers Markets in Potterville

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Allen Farmers Market	1629 E Kalamazoo	10/26/2016 to 05/10/2017	Wed: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Charlotte DDA Farmers Market	100 block of West Harris St	06/01/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Dewitt Farmers Market	Bridge and Main St				Visit
Dimondale Farmers' Market	136 N Bridge St	06/06/2019 to 09/26/2019	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Eaton Rapids Medical Center Farmer's Market	1500 S. Main St.	05/20/2016 to 10/21/2016	Fri: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Farmers Markets at the Capitol	Capitol Ave and Michigan Ave	07/27/2017 to 09/21/2017	Thu: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Grand Ledge Farmers Market	Bridge Street				Visit
Holt Farmers Market	2150 Cedar Street	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Lansing - Old Town Farmers Market	On the corner of E. Grand River Ave. and Center St.	06/06/2014 to 10/31/2014	Fri: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Lansing City Market	325 City Market Drive	July 1, 2012 to December	Tue:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Wed:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Thu:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Fri:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM;Sat:9:00	Yes	Visit
Portland Farmers Market	At the Old Red Mill on Water Street
South Lansing Farmers Market	800 west Barnes Avenue	06/04/2015 to 10/29/2015	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Wacousta Community Farmers Market	9180 Herbison Rd				Visit
Westside Farmers Market	510 W. Ottawa St.	07/12/2018 to	Thu: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM;		Visit

Restaurants in Potterville

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gizzard City Cafe

Gas Stations in Potterville

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Potterville

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
B & I Bar	Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaura	5247 Old Lansing Rd	5173229037
Barn Tavern The	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, Ameri	207 S Bridge St	5176228686
Eaglemonk Pub & Brewery	Brewery	4906 W Mount Hope Hwy	5177087350	Visit
Lansing Brewing Company	Brewery The Stadium District	518 E Shiawassee St	5173712600	Visit
Midtown Brewing Company	Brewery, Bar, and Pub, Brewery, Bar, and Pub Downtown Lansing	402 S Washington Sq	5179771349	Visit
Moriarty's Pub	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, Resta	802 E Michigan Ave	5174855287	Visit
Players Sport Lounge	Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Restaurant, food and drink, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Sports Bars,	208 S Cochran Ave	15175410999, 5175410999, 5175435236

Pharmacies in Potterville

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
POTTERVILLE PHARMACY INCORPORATED	127 WEST PEARL STREET	517-645-9800

Cell Towers in Potterville

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
22419 Ackley Road	LTOWER	79
22419 Ackley Road	LTOWER	79
(WACOUSTA) 11780 Wacousta Rd.	GTOWER	77
(WACOUSTA) 11780 Wacousta Rd.	GTOWER	77
9210 KINNEVILLE ROAD	TOWER	59
9210 KINNEVILLE ROAD	TOWER	59
1667 BATTLE CREEK ROAD	TOWER	59
1667 BATTLE CREEK ROAD	TOWER	59
(Mt Hope Rd) 3305 Pleasant Grove Rd	TOWER	49
(Mt Hope Rd) 3305 Pleasant Grove Rd	TOWER	49

Fire Stations in Potterville

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Potterville-Benton Township Fire Department	4713 Hartel RD	Volunteer			517-645-2124

Bridges in Potterville

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	189	17,026	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	86	17,026	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	86	17,026	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	189	17,026	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	63	14,585	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	63	14,585	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	202	14,585	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	202	14,585	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1957	35	6,274	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2016	35	5,425	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2015	108	5,425	G
Culvert	Concrete	2015	34	5,425	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2021	54	2,654	G
Culvert	Concrete	1994	26	2,526	G
Culvert	Steel	2001	26	2,045	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	397	970	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1986	65	630	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1993	40	473	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1992	20	353	G
Culvert	Concrete	1990	24	203	G
Other	Wood or Timber	1968	33	182	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1967	45	123	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2004	47	110	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1952	43	78	F
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	1996	33	49	G

Amtrak Stations in Potterville

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
East Lansing, MI	1240 South Harrison Road	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Potterville

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ASHLAND INC	1800 GLENROSE AVE	INGHAM
GENERAL MOTORS PLANT 2 & 3	2800 W SAGINAW ST	INGHAM COUNTY
GM LANSING GRAND RIVER	920 TOWNSEND ST	INGHAM
GM LANSING GRAND RIVER	920 TOWNSEND ST	INGHAM
SUPERIOR POWER, A.K.A. LAKE SUPERIOR POWER	520 SOUTH CREYTS ROAD SUITE A	EATON

Airports Near Potterville

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field	BTL	Medium Airport
Capital Region International Airport	LAN	Medium Airport
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field	JXN	Medium Airport
Abrams Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Airbatco Field	—	Small Airport
Archer Memorial Field	—	Small Airport
Boulder Canyon Airport	—	Small Airport
Branch County Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Brooks Field	—	Small Airport
Carriage Lane Airport	—	Small Airport
Claucherty Airport	—	Small Airport
Cloud Nine East Airport	—	Small Airport
Cloud Nine West Airport	—	Small Airport
Coldbrook Field	—	Small Airport
Crippen Field	—	Small Airport
Davis Field	—	Small Airport
Dennis Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
East Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Fairplains Airpark	—	Small Airport
Fitch H Beach Airport	—	Small Airport
Forest Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Glowacki Airport	—	Small Airport
Gorilla Airport	—	Small Airport
Gratiot Community Airport	AMN	Small Airport
Greenville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hastings Airport	—	Small Airport
Hillsdale Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hiram Cure Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoerners Corners Airport	—	Small Airport
Howard Airfield	—	Small Airport
Howard Nixon Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Ionia County Airport	—	Small Airport
Law Field	—	Small Airport
Lowell City Airport	—	Small Airport
Maidens Airport	—	Small Airport
Maple Grove Airpark	—	Small Airport
Maple Grove Airport	—	Small Airport
Mason Jewett Field	—	Small Airport
Mayes Airport	—	Small Airport
Millers Landing	—	Small Airport
Millstream Airpark	—	Small Airport
Minikey Airport	—	Small Airport
Mynning Airport	—	Small Airport
Napoleon Airport	—	Small Airport
Owosso Community Airport	—	Small Airport
Pingston Aeroworks Airport	—	Small Airport
R & R Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Rapids Airway Airport	—	Small Airport
Richmond Field	—	Small Airport
Riske Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Potterville

3 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Charlotte police
City of Grand Ledge Police Department	301 Greenwood Street
Lansing Township Police

Grocery Stores in Potterville

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Dollar General 10549	Other	654 E Lansing Rd
Family Dollar 2922	Other	515 E Lansing Rd
Franks Food Mart Potterville	Convenience Store	117 Lansing Rd
Potterville Shell 1760	Convenience Store	204 E Lansing Rd
Quality Dairy Co 32	Convenience Store	680 E Lansing Rd

Post Offices in Potterville

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
U.S. Post Office	319 North Dunbar Street

Treatment Centers in Potterville

8 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Battle Creek VAMC - Lansing CBOC	Both	517-267-3625
Child and Family Charities	Both	517-882-4000 x151
Holden House	Substance Abuse	517-887-0226
Pinnacle Recovery Services	Substance Abuse	517-574-4456
Prevention and Training Services	Substance Abuse	517-323-8149
Right Door for Hope Recovery/Wellness	Both	616-527-1790
Samaritas - Charlotte	Substance Abuse	517-325-9090
Victory Clinical Services Lansing	Substance Abuse	517-394-7867

Churches & Religious Organizations in Potterville

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BRIGHT HOPE BIBLE CHURCH	475 E VERMONTVILLE HWY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Potterville

What is the population of Potterville?

Potterville has a population of 3,065 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 1,751 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Potterville expensive to live in?

Potterville has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $62,054, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $125,400 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $954 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Potterville safe?

Potterville is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 74 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Potterville receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Potterville?

Potterville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches, with 38.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Potterville?

The job market in Potterville is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,170. There are 2,107 business establishments in the area, including 224 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 6.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Potterville?

The median home value in Potterville is $125,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $221,030. For renters, the median monthly rent is $954. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 62.4%. The average annual property tax is $5,244.

How are the schools in Potterville?

Schools in Potterville score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 20.9% of adults in Potterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Potterville?

The obesity rate in Potterville is 40.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.9% of adults are smokers. 24.8% are physically inactive. 30.1% of residents report depression. 6.9% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 75.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,026.

What is transportation like in Potterville?

The average commute in Potterville is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Potterville?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Potterville is 89.4% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino. 96.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak Spanish. 10.0% of the population are military veterans. 19.0% of residents have a disability. 94.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Dimondale, MI 1,582 pop · 5.3 mi Charlotte, MI 9,269 pop · 6.2 mi Grand Ledge, MI 7,797 pop · 8.6 mi Waverly, MI 23,301 pop · 9.4 mi Eaton Rapids, MI 5,197 pop · 9.5 mi Holt, MI 25,275 pop · 10.9 mi Lansing, MI 112,546 pop · 11.1 mi Edgemont Park, MI 2,367 pop · 11.2 mi Wacousta, MI 1,686 pop · 13.3 mi East Lansing, MI 45,394 pop · 15.7 mi Mason, MI 8,239 pop · 15.8 mi Olivet, MI 1,633 pop · 15.9 mi DeWitt, MI 4,774 pop · 16.6 mi Okemos, MI 25,503 pop · 17.7 mi

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