What are the schools like in Potter, NE?

Potter is served primarily by POTTER-DIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

What is the median household income in Potter?

The median household income in Potter, NE is $58,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Potter, NE?

Potter has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.2 inches.

Potter, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Potter, NE affordable or expensive?

Potter's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Potter is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $90,000 and the median rent is $708 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Potter, NE?

Potter has a violent crime rate of 258.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1156.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Potter, NE a Good Place to Live?

Potter is a small town of 316 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $58,333 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Potter stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 86.9

Potter's overall cost of living index is 86.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Potter costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Potter, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$708	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Potter's violent crime rate is 258.1 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

258.1 /100k

Property Crime

1156.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Potter is served primarily by POTTER-DIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Potter, NE	National Avg
School District	POTTER-DIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Potter sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 17.6 inches of annual precipitation and 33.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Potter, NE
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.6"
Annual Snowfall	33.2"

Demographics

Metric	Potter, NE	National Avg
Population	316	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dix, NE 9 mi Lorenzo, NE 16 mi Kimball, NE 18 mi Sidney, NE 18 mi Gurley, NE 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Potter

Potter, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

69156

Potter vs Other Cities

Potter, NE vs Dix, NE Potter, NE vs Lorenzo, NE Potter, NE vs Kimball, NE Potter, NE vs Sidney, NE Potter, NE vs Gurley, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potter, NE affordable or expensive?

Potter's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Potter roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $90,000 and median rent is $708/month.

What is the crime rate in Potter, NE?

Potter's violent crime rate is 258.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1156.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Potter?

Public schools in Potter are operated by POTTER-DIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Potter, NE a good place to live?

Potter, NE has a population of 316, a median household income of $58,333, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Potter?

Potter averages 40.8°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.6 inches with about 33.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Potter?

Potter, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69156.

What is the population of Potter?

The population of Potter, Nebraska is 316 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Potter?

Key numbers for living in Potter: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $90,000, median household income $58,333, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Potter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.