Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Potwin is a small town in Kansas with a population of 562. Residents earn $38,833 per year, which is 48% below the national average.
Based on current data, Potwin receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Potwin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Potwin is $38,833, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 37.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Potwin is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Potwin enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,833 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,763 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,166 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,783 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 37.7% |
| 204% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,427 |
| County GDP | $41,525M |
| Restaurants | 1,236 |
| Healthcare | 1,737 |
| Retail | 1,624 |
| Manufacturing | 494 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.80% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $115,982 |
| $/Sq Ft | $45 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 80.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.80% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,292/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,737 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.6 inches |
| 14% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,346 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9386°N, 97.0184°W |
| County FIPS | 20173 |
Winner: Republican by 13.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,342/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,737 |
| Restaurants | 1,236 |
| Retail Stores | 1,624 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |