At a Glance
Median Income
$38,833
$21,763 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $127,811
Median Rent
$856/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
37.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.8% smoking rate
How Potwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Potwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potwin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Potwin residents earn a median household income of $38,833 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,763. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Potwin is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,811. Median rent is $856/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
12.6% of adults in Potwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potwin has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population562
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density2,342/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,833
Per Capita$21,763
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty37.7%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$856
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$127,811
Housing Units271
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,346 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Potwin was founded in 1885.
The median home in Potwin was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.