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Washington County

Population in 2011: 2,660. Population change since 2000: -0.1%
 

Males: 1,173  (44.1%)
Females: 1,487  (55.9%)

Median resident age:  39.1 years
Missouri median age:  42.8 years

Zip codes: 63664.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $24,327 (it was $17,702 in 2000)
Potosi:

$24,327
Missouri:

$45,229
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,068

Potosi city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $84,963 (it was $57,500 in 2000)
Potosi:

$84,963
Missouri:

$139,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $93,204; Detached houses: $97,807; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $76,373; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $24,301; Mobile homes: $24,167

Median gross rent in 2009: $495.

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  • White alone - 2,507 (94.2%)
  • Black alone - 58 (2.2%)
  • Hispanic - 42 (1.6%)
  • Two or more races - 30 (1.1%)
  • Asian alone - 11 (0.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 9 (0.3%)
  • Other race alone - 3 (0.1%)

Races in Potosi detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Potosi: 88.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (30.9%), French (17.8%), German (9.5%), Irish (8.3%), English (3.2%), Dutch (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1826

Elevation: 880 feet

Land area: 2.18 square miles.

Population density: 1218 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Potosi:

  • High school or higher: 60.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Potosi city:

  • Never married: 23.6%
  • Now married: 45.8%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 15.8%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

18 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
Missouri:  2.7%



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists there were 38 registered sex offenders living in Potosi, Missouri as of May 25, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Potosi to the number of sex offenders is 71 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $438 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $394 (0.5%)
Potosi satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (56.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (316.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Mineral Point, MO (1.8 miles ), Irondale, MO (3.0 miles ), Leadwood, MO (3.4 miles ), Caledonia, MO (3.5 miles) , Bonne Terre, MO (3.6 miles ), Bismarck, MO (3.8 miles ), Desloge, MO (3.9 miles ), Park Hills, MO (4.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,800
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $127,200
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $100,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 37.94 N, Longitude: 90.78 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,719 (+64.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 456 (48.1%)

Area code: 573

Potosi household income distribution Potosi home values distribution


 

Crime in Potosi by Year
Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011
Murders 000010000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.036.60.00.00.00.0
Rapes 200000020
per 100,000 74.10.00.00.00.00.00.074.40.0
Robberies 000000102
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.037.00.074.9
Assaults 5310141359848
per 100,000 1963.7371.7516.4479.2183.2330.3296.1148.8299.6
Burglaries 122058711161620
per 100,000 444.6743.5184.4294.9256.5403.7592.2595.2749.1
Thefts 102114807038103104100170
per 100,000 3779.24237.92950.92580.21392.53779.83849.03720.26367.0
Auto thefts 744116206
per 100,000 259.4148.7147.536.936.6220.274.00.0224.7
Arson 200040000
per 100,000 74.10.00.00.0146.60.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 611.3287.3229.6207.8174.1245.6253.5261.1380.3

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime in Potosi detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 13 (11 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.12
Missouri average:

2.45

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Potosi, Missouri accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

11.1%
Missouri:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -249 (-8.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (23%)
  • Retail trade (22%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (52%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
  • Information (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)

Work and jobs in Potosi: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

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Tornado activity:

Potosi-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 130% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.9 miles away from the Potosi city center killed 3 people and injured 52 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/22/1969, a category F4 tornado 5.1 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 22 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Potosi-area historical earthquake activity is near Missouri state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 86.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/5/1994 at 14:55:37, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 LG, 4.2 MD, Depth: 9.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 96.1 miles away from Potosi center
On 8/16/2003 at 05:09:22, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, 3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 90.1 miles away from the city center
On 3/12/2002 at 08:30:48, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/30/1992 at 00:01:30, a magnitude 3.6 (2.9 LG, 3.6 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 73.3 miles away from Potosi center
On 8/26/1992 at 05:41:38, a magnitude 3.5 (3.2 LG, 3.5 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Potosi topographic map

Birthplace of: John A. Lankford - Architect, Don Choate - Baseball player, Donne Wall - Baseball player, Paul Fitzwater - Politician.


Hospital/medical center in Potosi:

  • WASHINGTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, 300 HEALTH WAY)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Potosi:

  • MINERAL AREA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; FARMINGTON, MO)
  • PARKLAND HEALTH CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; FARMINGTON, MO)
  • MISSOURI BAPTIST HOSPITAL SULLIVAN (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; SULLIVAN, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Potosi, MO

Airports located in Potosi:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Potosi:

  • Mineral Area College (about 16 miles; Park Hills, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,165)
  • Jefferson College (about 26 miles; Hillsboro, MO; FT enrollment: 3,180)
  • East Central College (about 35 miles; Union, MO; FT enrollment: 2,137)
  • Saint Louis Community College-Meramec (about 48 miles; Kirkwood, MO; FT enrollment: 5,544)
  • Webster University (about 51 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 6,422)
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (about 55 miles; Rolla, MO; FT enrollment: 5,765)
  • Saint Louis Community College-Forest Park (about 56 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,900)

Public high school in Potosi:

  • Potosi High (Students: 734; Location: 1 Trojan Dr; Grades: 09-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Potosi:

See full list of schools located in Potosi, School District: POTOSI R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Potosi:

  • WASHINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $472,128; Location: 235 E. HIGH ST.; 68,594 books; 1,473 audio materials; 2,336 video materials; 8 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 141 print serial subscriptions; 11 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Potosi: Potoss Ranger Station (A), Potosi Fire Protection District House 1 (B), Mark Twain National Forest Potosi Frederickstown Ranger District Main Office (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Parkway Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Trinity Cemetery (1), Potosi Colored Cemetery (2), Saint James Catholic Cemetery (3), Chadbourne Cemetery (4), Perry-McGready Cemetery (5), Potosi Presbyterian Cemetery (6), Potosi Old Masonic Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Wash County Clerk (Recreation Areas; 102 North Missouri Street).

Hotel: Austin Inn (403 N Missouri St).

 
Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 39.2. This is worse than average.
City:

39.2
U.S.:

32.0
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.38. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.38
U.S.:

9.39
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.4. This is about average. There were 12 monitors within city limits.
City:

11.4
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Potosi and their reported violations in the past:

USFS-RED BLUFF CAMPGROUND (Population served: 242, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-17-2001), St Public Notif requested (AUG-17-2001), St Public Notif received (AUG-27-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-29-2001), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-29-2001), St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
USFS-COUNCIL BLUFF BEACH (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-17-2001), St Public Notif requested (AUG-17-2001), St Public Notif received (AUG-27-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
USFS-SILVER MINES CAMP (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-16-2001), St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2001), St Public Notif received (AUG-27-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-29-2001), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-29-2001), St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-19-1998), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-19-1998), St Public Notif received (AUG-31-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
PACOS C-STORE (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
YMCA OZARKS - EAST CAMP (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
USFS-COUNCIL BLUFF CAMPGROUND (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-31-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-31-2002), St Public Notif received (AUG-22-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-03-2001), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-03-2001), St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2001), St BCA signed (JUL-08-2002), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2003)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-22-1997), St Public Notif requested (JUL-22-1997), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-22-1997), St BCA signed (SEP-15-1997), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-1997)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-22-1997), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-22-1997), St BCA signed (SEP-15-1997)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-16-1997), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-16-1997), St BCA signed (SEP-15-1997)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 26.4%
(27.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.7% for Black residents, 9.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 74.6% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Missouri:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.0%
Whole state:  67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.4%
Whole state:  5.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Potosi, MO

People in group quarters in Potosi:

  • 87 people in nursing homes
  • 34 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 7 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Potosi compared to Missouri state average:

Potosi, Missouri environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Potosi (2011 data):

  • Belgrade State Bank: Potosi Branch at 306 North Missouri Street, branch established on 1986/10/06; 801 East High at 801 East High, branch established on 2004/11/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $194.8 mil, Deposits: $171.8 mil, headquarters in Belgrade, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Turner Bancshares, Inc.
  • Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan Association: 1 Walton Drive Branch at 1 Walton Drive, branch established on 1930/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $230.5 mil, Deposits: $199.0 mil, headquarters in Farmington, MO, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 5 total offices
  • First State Community Bank: Potosi Branch at 100 Hwy P, Suite A, branch established on 2001/08/13. Info updated 2011/01/03: Bank assets: $1,303.2 mil, Deposits: $1,092.4 mil, headquarters in Farmington, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 34 total offices, Holding Company: First State Bancshares, Inc.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Potosi Branch at 707 East High Street, branch established on 1973/09/17. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Potosi, Missouri:

  • Super 8 Motel, 120 E High St, Potosi, MO 63664 , Phone: (572) 438-8888
  • Ymca Of The Ozarks Trout Lodge, rr2 Box 240, Potosi, MO 63664 , Phone: (573) 438-2154, Fax: (573) 438-5752
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Potosi, Missouri

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Potosi travel time to work - commute
Potosi mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (63%)
  • Electricity (27%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • No fuel used (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Washington County Missouri:


2008 Presidential Election results in Washington County Missouri:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Potosi (based on Washington County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 43.53%
Here43.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)United Methodist Church
Adherents36.7%21.7%16.9%6.2%5.7%
Congregations7.5%15.1%20.8%7.5%13.2%
NameAssemblies of God General Conference Churches of GodNational Association of Free Will BaptistsChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther
Adherents3.7%2.1%2.1%1.7%3.3%
Congregations7.5%7.5%3.8%1.9%15.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Washington County:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Washington County:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Washington County:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

3.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.9%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

31.5%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.0%
State:

13.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 4$8,637$25,9110$0
Other Government Administration 6$25,763$51,5260$0
Judicial and Legal 3$7,866$31,4640$0
Police Protection - Officers 10$22,637$27,1640$0
Police - Other 1$1,617$19,4042$877
Streets and Highways 5$10,554$25,3300$0
Sewerage 2$5,877$35,2620$0
Parks and Recreation 2$3,455$20,7301$1,329
Water Supply 4$6,130$18,3900$0
Gas Supply 4$10,935$32,8050$0
Totals for Government 41$103,471$30,2843$2,206


6.73% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,104 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.73%
Missouri average:

7.87%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jefferson County, MO  1.68% ($30,949 average AGI)
from St. Francois County, MO  1.57% ($21,227)
from St. Louis County, MO  0.61% ($34,186)


6.77% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,131 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.77%
Missouri average:

7.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to St. Francois County, MO  2.20% ($25,838 average AGI)
to Jefferson County, MO  1.03% ($29,958)
to St. Louis County, MO  0.50% ($22,943)

Strongest AM radio stations in Potosi:

  • KYRO (1280 AM; 1 kW; POTOSI, MO; Owner: SAVOY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KFMO (1240 AM; 1 kW; FLAT RIVER, MO; Owner: M. K. S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KREI (800 AM; 1 kW; FARMINGTON, MO; Owner: KREI, INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KSLG (1380 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW HORIZON 7TH-DAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC.)
  • KSIV (1320 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Potosi:

  • KNLP (89.7 FM; POTOSI, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KHZR (97.7 FM; POTOSI, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • KNSX (93.3 FM; STEELVILLE, MO; Owner: TWENTY-ONE SOUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KPNT (105.7 FM; ST. GENEVIEVE, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KTJJ (98.5 FM; FARMINGTON, MO; Owner: KREI, INC.)
  • KDBB (104.3 FM; BONNE TERRE, MO; Owner: MKS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBGM (91.1 FM; PARK HILLS, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KDJR (100.1 FM; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: KDJR RADIO, INC.)
  • KYLS-FM (95.9 FM; IRONTON, MO; Owner: DOCKINS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNLH (89.5 FM; CEDAR HILL, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • WIL-FM (92.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KDHX (88.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: DOUBLE HELIX CORPORATION)
  • KTBJ (89.3 FM; FESTUS, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

TV broadcast stations around Potosi:

  • KNLC (Channel 24; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KETC (Channel 9; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: ST. LOUIS REGIONAL & EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV COMMISSION)
  • WRBU (Channel 46; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K63FW (Channel 63; JAMESTOWN, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Potosi, Missouri:
  • Fatal accident count: 8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 11
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
  • Fatalities: 9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 18
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Missouri average:
  • Fatal accident count: 102
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 156
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 34
  • Fatalities: 112
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 259
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 12

See more detailed statistics of Potosi fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 9
Total length: 14 meters (46ft)
Total costs: $745,000
Total average daily traffic: 8,411
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,677
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 15,116

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Potosi)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Sw Corner Of Jct Hwys 21 & E (Lat: 37.945056 Lon: -90.768472), Call Sign: KNBZ642, Licensee ID: L00423099
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/27/2001, Expiration Date: 01/14/2012
    Registrant: Washington County Ambulance Dist, 111 S Water, Potosi, MO 63664, Phone: (314) 438-3635
  • Jct Of Hwys 8 & O 1.6 Km E Of Hwy 21 (Lat: 37.927000 Lon: -90.759306), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPPX506
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.025 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/08/2005, Expiration Date: 02/28/2015, Certifier: James F Mc Caul
    Registrant: Savoy Broadcasting Co, Irondale, MO 63648, Phone: (573) 438-5468, Fax: (573) 438-5474, Email:
  • 3.2 Km N On O Hwy At Potosi Correctional Ctr (Lat: 37.934222 Lon: -90.740417), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPPZ703
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.025 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/10/2005, Expiration Date: 04/05/2015, Certifier: James F Mc Caul
    Registrant: Potosi, MO 63664, Fax: (573) 438-3108
  • Cadet Wash (Lat: 37.997556 Lon: -90.697917), Call Sign: WFM921
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.175 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/24/1998, Expiration Date: 01/31/2004, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2004
    Registrant: Radio Nlps Inc, Houston, TX 77205
  • 800 East High (Lat: 37.936389 Lon: -90.787778), Call Sign: WPXS384
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.762 MHz, 468.837 MHz, 469.137 MHz, 469.462 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 469.662 MHz, 469.887 MHz, 457.512 MHz, 457.537 MHz, 457.562 MHz, 457.587 MHz, 457.612 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/02/2003, Expiration Date: 06/02/2013, Certifier: John E Mccook
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 37.974500 Lon: -90.762361, Call Sign: KC25252
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.700 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/07/1995, Expiration Date: 02/01/2013, Certifier: James T Porter
    Registrant: Jlf Communications, LLP, 10614 Rockley Road, Houston, TX 77099, Phone: (314) 438-2136

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • FLOYD, MO, 500' South Of Washington County Road 205 (Lat: 37.964722 Lon: -90.977500), Type: Nntann, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WPVX242, Licensee ID: L00471460
    Assigned Frequencies: 942.975 MHz, 943.375 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/28/2002, Expiration Date: 08/28/2012, Certifier: James T Porter
    Registrant: Washington County Central Dispatch 911
  • 911 CENTER, MO, One Mile North Of Potosi, Mo On East Side Of Hwy 21 (Lat: 37.958944 Lon: -90.764028), Type: Nntann, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WPVX246, Licensee ID: L00471460
    Assigned Frequencies: 933.175 MHz, 933.575 MHz, 933.975 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/28/2002, Expiration Date: 08/28/2012, Certifier: James T Porter
    Registrant: Washington County Central Dispatch 911

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Little Pilot Knob Mtn. 4.8 Mi.N. Of Hwy. Aa, 7.2 Mi. W. Of H (Lat: 37.981139 Lon: -90.977611), Call Sign: KKB493
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.625 MHz
    Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 06/05/1999
    Registrant: Tone Communications Service, Inc., 11563 Argonne Road, Festus, MO 63028, Phone: (314) 789-3514

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Washington County Airport (Lat: 37.933389 Lon: -90.733472), Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: KRJ4
    Assigned Frequencies: 123.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/25/2007, Expiration Date: 05/29/2017
    Registrant: Washington County Commission, 102 North Missouri Street, Potosi, MO 63664, Phone: (573) 438-4346, Fax: (573) 438-4038, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

41 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Potosi)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 65-LB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-145B SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 33814 , Serial Number: L13581, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 10/08/1955
    Registrant (Corporation): Potosi Aviation Services Inc, Po Box 276, Potosi, MO 63664
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT DC-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 53774 , Serial Number: 5564, Year manufactured: 1943
    Registrant (Individual): Clifford Lewis, Bx 75, Potosi, MO 63664
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8768N , Serial Number: 28-25589, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 02/19/1969
    Registrant (Individual): David H Mcbean, 11776 Ebo Rd, Potosi, MO 63664


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 236
  • Hazardous Condition: 104

Incident types - Potosi


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Potosi, MO

Most common first names in Potosi, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William7375.0 years
John6972.4 years
Mary6677.8 years
James5870.5 years
Charles5066.6 years
Robert4066.6 years
George3773.2 years
Joseph3473.2 years
Helen3280.7 years
Dorothy2674.6 years
Most common last names in Potosi, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4177.1 years
Boyer3970.6 years
Eye3674.4 years
Portell3073.6 years
Declue2873.9 years
Allen2772.8 years
Gibson2677.5 years
Coleman2675.2 years
Politte2168.1 years
Blair2169.9 years
Businesses in Potosi, MO
NameCountNameCount
AutoZone1Subway1
Dairy Queen1Super 81
Domino's Pizza1Taco Bell1
FedEx1True Value1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
Hardee's1UPS1
McDonald's1Walmart1
RadioShack1YMCA1
SONIC Drive-In1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Roger Breakfield (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2013.

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