What are the schools like in Potters Hill, NC?

Potters Hill is served primarily by Lenoir County Public Schools. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Potters Hill?

The median household income in Potters Hill, NC is $45,662 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Potters Hill, NC?

Potters Hill has an average high temperature of 54.3°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

Potters Hill, NC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Potters Hill, NC?

Potters Hill has a violent crime rate of 187.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1607.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Potters Hill, NC a Good Place to Live?

Potters Hill is a small town of 460 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $45,662 .

Strengths: Potters Hill stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Potters Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Potters Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Potters Hill metro area.

Metric	Potters Hill, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$67,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,662	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Potters Hill's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

187.3 /100k

Property Crime

1607.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Potters Hill is served primarily by Lenoir County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Potters Hill, NC	National Avg
School District	Lenoir County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Potters Hill sees average highs of 54.3°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 55.5 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Potters Hill, NC
Average High — January	54.3°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.5"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Potters Hill, NC	National Avg
Population	460	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	23.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Beulaville, NC 5 mi Pink Hill, NC 7 mi Richlands, NC 10 mi Chinquapin, NC 12 mi Deep Run, NC 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Potters Hill

Potters Hill, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

28572

Potters Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potters Hill, NC affordable or expensive?

Potters Hill has a median home value of $67,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $45,662.

What is the crime rate in Potters Hill, NC?

Potters Hill's violent crime rate is 187.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1607.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Potters Hill?

Public schools in Potters Hill are operated by Lenoir County Public Schools. The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Potters Hill, NC a good place to live?

Potters Hill, NC has a population of 460, a median household income of $45,662, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Potters Hill?

Potters Hill averages 54.3°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.5 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Potters Hill?

Potters Hill, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 28572.

What is the population of Potters Hill?

The population of Potters Hill, North Carolina is 460 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Potters Hill?

Key numbers for living in Potters Hill: median home $67,700, median household income $45,662, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Potters Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.