Potter County, SD
Living in Potter County
Bikeability30
Walkability59
Commute100
Public Transit23
Affordability84
Public Safety98
Airports4
Hospitals86
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation-65 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$514Median Monthly Rent+$228 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas26%
Utility gas35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Potter County
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in Potter County
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 18 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Potter County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado28
Blizzard19
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Potter County, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Potter County, SD
St Joseph Elementary School
51 miles, S
Windswept Academy
62 miles, W
Sunshine Bible Academy
69 miles, SE
Aberdeen Christian School, Inc
77 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Potter County, SD
Northern State University
77 miles, E
Presentation College
77 miles, NE
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
96 miles, NE
University of Mary
122 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Potter County, SD
Avera Gettysburg Hospital
3 miles, S
Bowdle Hospital-Cah
31 miles, NE
Faulkton Area Medical Center
41 miles, E
Mobridge Regional Hospital-Cah
41 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Potter County, SD
Aberdeen Regional Airport
80 miles, E
Bismarck Municipal Airport
125 miles, N
Jamestown Regional Airport
144 miles, NE
Rapid City Regional Airport
168 miles, SW