Potter, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 231 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.6%
Males: 110  (48.0%)
Females: 121  (52.0%)
Median resident age:

45.3 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 54160.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,383 (it was $43,958 in 2000)
Potter:

$63,383
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,033 (it was $14,519 in 2000)

Potter village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $167,040 (it was $83,300 in 2000)
Potter:

$167,040
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $260,489; detached houses: $265,602; townhouses or other attached units: $176,278; in 2-unit structures: $508,640; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $278,880; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $121,263; mobile homes: $28,072

Median gross rent in 2022: $810.

March 2022 cost of living index in Potter: 86.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.2%

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Ancestries: German (81.2%), American (5.3%), Macedonian (3.0%), Irish (2.3%), Dutch (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1980

Elevation: 820 feet

Land area: 0.53 square miles.

Population density: 438 people per square mile   (low).

Potter, Wisconsin map

11 residents are foreign born (3.5% Latin America, 1.7% Europe).

This village:

4.8%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,323 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,280 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Appleton, WI (18.3 miles , pop. 70,087).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (74.1 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (159.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rantoul, WI (0.9 miles ),
Hilbert, WI (1.9 miles ),
Brillion, WI (2.0 miles ),
Collins, WI (2.5 miles),
Chilton, WI (2.6 miles ),
Forest Junction, WI (2.6 miles ),
Charlestown, WI (2.6 miles ),
Reedsville, WI (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 44.12 N, Longitude: 88.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 920

Distribution of median household income in Potter, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Potter, WI in 2022
Potter satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $174,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $115,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Potter, WI residents
Average permit cost in Potter, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Potter, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Food (6.3%)
  • Machinery (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (19.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • Food (4.8%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.2%)
  • Food (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.2%)
  • Machinery (8.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Potter, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Construction laborers (9.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction laborers (16.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (16.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)

Average climate in Potter, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.3. This is about average.

City:

79.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 6.47. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 21.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.47
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 0.00649. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00649
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Potter-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 14% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/18/1996, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.0 miles away from the Potter village center injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 7/5/1994, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.6 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Potter-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 14% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 392.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 187.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 188.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 366.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 392.1 miles away from Potter center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 150.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Calumet County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Potter topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Potter:

  • CALUMET MEDICAL CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CHILTON, WI)
  • CHILTON CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CHILTON, WI)
  • CHILTON VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CHILTON, WI)
  • CALUMET HOMESTEAD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; NEW HOLSTEIN, WI)
  • HOMESTEAD CARE CENTER, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; NEW HOLSTEIN, WI)
  • WILLOWDALE NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NEW HOLSTEIN, WI)
  • ST PAUL ELDER SERVICES, INC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; KAUKAUNA, WI)

Amtrak stations near Potter:

  • 19 miles: APPLETON (500 N. ONEIDA ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, intercity bus service.
  • 20 miles: MANITOWOC (1545 S. 41ST ST.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Potter:

  • Lawrence University (about 18 miles; Appleton, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,821)
  • Fox Valley Technical College (about 22 miles; Appleton, WI; FT enrollment: 5,682)
  • Lakeland College (about 22 miles; Plymouth, WI; FT enrollment: 2,395)
  • Saint Norbert College (about 23 miles; De Pere, WI; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (about 24 miles; Oshkosh, WI; FT enrollment: 10,637)
  • Moraine Park Technical College (about 29 miles; Fond du Lac, WI; FT enrollment: 3,079)
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 29 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Potter Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Potter: Peace United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Calumet County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

PEACE E & R CHURCH (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (SEP-21-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-21-2006), St Public Notif requested (SEP-21-2006), St Public Notif received (SEP-23-2006), St Compliance achieved (OCT-05-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

71.4%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.1%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Potter:

Marital status in Potter, WI
  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

For population 25 years and over in Potter:

  • High school or higher: 95.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Potter
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Potter, WI (based on Calumet County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic15,1687
Evangelical Protestant5,20815
Mainline Protestant2,1458
Other831
None26,367-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Here:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

3.62 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
Calumet County:

6.33 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.2%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.7%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Potter:

49.0%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.3%
Wisconsin:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Potter:

30.8
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

23.6%
Wisconsin:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

20.4%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

45.6%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Potter:

53.2%
Wisconsin:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Potter:

77.7%
State:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Potter, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$600
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$561
Financial Administration 0$0 1$195
Totals for Government 0$0 5$1,356

Potter government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $38,000 ($164.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($90.91)
    Regular Highways: $14,000 ($60.61)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($56.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($51.95)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($34.63)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($21.65)
    Health - Other: $4,000 ($17.32)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($8.66)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($4.33)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.33)

Potter government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $47,000 ($203.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($21.65)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($12.99)
    Other: $1,000 ($4.33)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($12.99)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $43,000 ($186.15)
    Highways: $3,000 ($12.99)
    Education: $3,000 ($12.99)
    Other: $2,000 ($8.66)
  • Tax - Property: $36,000 ($155.84)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.33)

Potter government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $42,000 ($181.82)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $29,000 ($125.54)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,000 ($60.61)

Strongest AM radio stations in Potter:

  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHBY (1150 AM; 25 kW; KIMBERLY, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTAQ (1360 AM; 10 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCUB (980 AM; 5 kW; TWO RIVERS, WI; Owner: CUB RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WNFL (1440 AM; 5 kW; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJOK (1050 AM; 1 kW; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: STARBOARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WHBL (1330 AM; 5 kW; SHEBOYGAN, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Potter:

  • WAPL-FM (105.7 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHID (88.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: BD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF WI SYS)
  • WPCK (104.9 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST DIMENSIONS, INC.)
  • WOGB (103.1 FM; KAUKAUNA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WXWX (107.5 FM; BRILLION, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WIXX (101.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPNE-FM (89.3 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WKSZ (95.9 FM; DE PERE, WI; Owner: WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WORQ (90.1 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: LAKESHORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNCY-FM (100.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WROE (94.3 FM; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLFM (91.1 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN)
  • WEMY (91.5 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC)
  • W215BF (90.9 FM; MANITOWOC, WI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WLKN (98.1 FM; CLEVELAND, WI; Owner: RADIO K-T, INC.)
  • WJLW (106.7 FM; ALLOUEZ, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • WLTU (92.1 FM; MANITOWOC, WI; Owner: CUB RADIO, INC.)
  • WEMI (91.9 FM; APPLETON, WI; Owner: EVANGEL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • W270AJ (101.9 FM; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WVBO (103.9 FM; WINNECONNE, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Potter:

  • WLUK-TV (Channel 11; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFRV-TV (Channel 5; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WBAY-TV (Channel 2; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF GREEN BAY, INC.)
  • WMMF-TV (Channel 68; FOND DU LAC, WI; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF WISCONSIN, A CALIFORNIA LTD PARTNRSHP)
  • WGBA (Channel 26; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: ARIES TELECOMMUNICATION CORPORATION)
  • WACY (Channel 32; APPLETON, WI; Owner: ACE TV, INC.)
  • WPNE (Channel 38; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • W49CB (Channel 49; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W30BU (Channel 30; GREEN BAY, WI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WIWB (Channel 14; SURING, WI; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF WISCONSIN, LLC)
  • W23BL (Channel 23; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W17CF (Channel 17; RIPON, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$107,020
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0202.00

Most common first names in Potter, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William480.0 years
Donald272.9 years
Anna287.9 years
Eldor271.5 years
Alfred277.5 years
Edwin273.0 years
Selma291.0 years
Verona273.0 years
Most common last names in Potter, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lau580.8 years
Jandrey478.2 years
Bessert388.3 years
Krueger391.7 years
Lefeber378.7 years
Wenzel374.0 years
Goudie283.5 years
Graf282.6 years
Gruett274.5 years
Genske278.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Potter, WI
  • 85.1%Utility gas
  • 5.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.6%Electricity
  • 2.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Potter, WI
  • 68.8%Utility gas
  • 31.2%Electricity


Potter compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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