At a Glance
Median Income
$75,909
$37,535 per capita
Home Value
$246,300
Zillow: $335,026
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Pottsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pottsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pottsboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pottsboro residents earn a median household income of $75,909 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,535. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pottsboro is $246,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,026. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Pottsboro reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 770/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Pottsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pottsboro has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,624
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,909
Per Capita$37,535
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$246,300
Rent$1,233
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$335,026
Housing Units995
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property770/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault407/100K
Burglary226/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation738 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Pottsboro was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.