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Potwin, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
562 Population 2,342/sq mi density
$38,833 Median Income $21,763 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $115,982 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,833 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $856/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Potwin, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,833
48% below
$21,763 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $115,982
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
26% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
37.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
52%
Home Value
34%
Rent
74%
Poverty
304%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Potwin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.3% (36% below 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 $115,982. 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.

Safety & Crime

Potwin reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population562
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density2,342/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,833
Per Capita$21,763
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty37.7%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$856
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$115,982
Housing Units271
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

C
Violent281/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,292/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.