Potter, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
285 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$655 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cheyenne County
3
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cheyenne County
4
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 27
Feb 0 5 29
Mar 1 7 38
Apr 2 4 46
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 2 48
Nov 1 5 36
Dec 0 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Potter-Dix Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, S · 3.2star
Potter-Dix Elementary School
10 miles, NW · 4.6star
West Elementary School
17 miles, SE · 3.7star
Sidney Head Start
17 miles, SE
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Colleges

Northeastern Junior College
40 miles, S · 1.9star
Morgan Community College
70 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Sidney Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SE · 3.2star
Sterling Regional Medcenter
42 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Denver International Airport
118 miles, SW · 5star
Laramie Regional Airport
123 miles, NW · 1star
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