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Potsdam, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 223 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +9.9%
Males: 99  (44.8%)
Females: 124  (55.2%)
Median resident age:

35.2 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 45361.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,763 (it was $44,375 in 2000)
Potsdam:

$53,763
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,796 (it was $17,854 in 2000)

Potsdam village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $124,138 (it was $92,900 in 2000)
Potsdam:

$124,138
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $132,995; detached houses: $131,951

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,241.

March 2022 cost of living index in Potsdam: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 30.8%
(28.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 85.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Potsdam, OH (2022)
    • 36495.8%White alone
    • 61.6%Hispanic
    • 30.8%Black alone
    • 10.3%Two or more races

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Ancestries: Irish (27.9%), German (22.1%), English (8.7%), American (7.7%), Italian (4.8%), Scotch-Irish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1010 feet

Land area: 0.46 square miles.

Population density: 486 people per square mile   (low).

Potsdam, Ohio map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,464 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $979 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dayton, OH (18.1 miles , pop. 166,179).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Cincinnati, OH (57.4 miles , pop. 331,285).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (214.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Laura, OH (1.5 miles ),
Pitsburg, OH (2.0 miles ),
Phillipsburg, OH (2.0 miles ),
West Milton, OH (2.2 miles ),
Ludlow Falls, OH (2.2 miles ),
Gordon, OH (2.3 miles),
Verona, OH (2.4 miles ),
Union, OH (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.96 N, Longitude: 84.42 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 937

Distribution of median household income in Potsdam, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Potsdam, OH in 2022
Potsdam satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Ohio:

3.1%
Most common industries in Potsdam, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Machinery (10.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.5%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.9%)
  • Machinery (10.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (10.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.7%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.7%)
  • Machinery (8.8%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Potsdam, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (13.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17.6%)
  • Registered nurses (11.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.9%)

Average climate in Potsdam, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Potsdam, Ohio average temperatures Potsdam, Ohio average precipitation Potsdam, Ohio humidity Potsdam, Ohio wind speed Potsdam, Ohio snowfall Potsdam, Ohio sunshine Potsdam, Ohio clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 98.1. This is worse than average.

City:

98.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.169. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.169
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.405. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.405
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.7. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.7
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Potsdam-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Ohio state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 30.2 miles away from the Potsdam village center killed 36 people and injured 1150 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/25/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.3 miles away from the village center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Potsdam-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 27% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 124.3 miles away from Potsdam center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 213.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 39.7 miles away from Potsdam center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 213.3 miles away from Potsdam 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 201.5 miles away from Potsdam center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 235.7 miles away from Potsdam 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 Miami County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Winds: 3, Mudslides: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Potsdam topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Potsdam:

  • ENGLEWOOD MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ENGLEWOOD, OH)
  • CYPRESS POINTE HEALTH CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ENGLEWOOD, OH)
  • GRACE BRETHREN VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ENGLEWOOD, OH)
  • OA-RANDOLPH (Hospital, about 11 miles away; CLAYTON, OH)
  • COVINGTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COVINGTON, OH)
  • AMERICAN NURSING CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; TROY, OH)
  • BRADFORD LIVING CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BRADFORD, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Potsdam:

  • Edison State Community College (about 18 miles; Piqua, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,049)
  • Sinclair Community College (about 19 miles; Dayton, OH; FT enrollment: 13,779)
  • University of Dayton (about 21 miles; Dayton, OH; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Wright State University-Main Campus (about 23 miles; Dayton, OH; FT enrollment: 14,482)
  • Indiana University-East (about 26 miles; Richmond, IN; FT enrollment: 2,867)
  • Fortis College-Centerville (about 27 miles; Centerville, OH; FT enrollment: 4,527)
  • Clark State Community College (about 34 miles; Springfield, OH; FT enrollment: 3,689)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Potsdam include: Potsdam United Methodist Church (A), Potsdam Church of the Brethren (B), Potsdam Missionary Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Potsdam Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Miami County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

POTSDAM METHODIST CHURCH (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.8 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

76.5%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Potsdam:

Marital status in Potsdam, OH
  • Never married: 40.1%
  • Now married: 42.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

For population 25 years and over in Potsdam:

  • High school or higher: 94.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Potsdam, OH (based on Miami County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant15,24744
Evangelical Protestant11,23275
Catholic10,8607
Other5563
Black Protestant2643
None64,347-
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: 11
This county:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Miami County:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Here:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
Here:

3.27 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 53
This county:

5.26 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.3%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Miami County:

28.4%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Miami County:

11.3%
Ohio:

11.9%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$500
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$91
Totals for Government 0$0 6$591

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $16,000 ($71.75)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($49.33)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($8.97)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($8.97)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($8.97)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($4.48)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($22.42)

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

  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $17,000 ($76.23)
    Highways: $16,000 ($71.75)
  • Tax - Property: $10,000 ($44.84)
    Motor Vehicle License: $2,000 ($8.97)
    Public Utility License: $1,000 ($4.48)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,000 ($112.11)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($80.72)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,000 ($31.39)

Potsdam government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $95,000 ($426.01)

Strongest AM radio stations in Potsdam:

  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WONE (980 AM; 5 kW; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WING (1410 AM; 5 kW; DAYTON, OH)
  • WHIO (1290 AM; 5 kW; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNZ (1110 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FAIRBORN, OH; Owner: L&D BROADCASTORS INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Potsdam:

  • WDKF (94.5 FM; ENGLEWOOD, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGTZ (92.9 FM; EATON, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES, LTD)
  • WHKO (99.1 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLQT (99.9 FM; KETTERING, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMMX (107.7 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTUE (104.7 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRNB (92.1 FM; WEST CARROLLTON, OH; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DAYTON LICENSES, LLC)
  • WOKL (96.9 FM; TROY, OH; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WDPG (89.9 FM; GREENVILLE, OH; Owner: DAYTON PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WDPT (95.7 FM; PIQUA, OH; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WXEG (103.9 FM; BEAVERCREEK, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDJO (106.5 FM; GREENVILLE, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFCJ (93.7 FM; MIAMISBURG, OH; Owner: MIAMI VALLEY CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • WQRP (89.5 FM; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WQRP FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WMOJ (94.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, OH; Owner: WVAE LICO, INC.)
  • WPFB-FM (105.9 FM; MIDDLETOWN, OH; Owner: RADIO STATIONS WPAY/WPFB, INC.)
  • WFMG (101.3 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: RODGERS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQLK (96.1 FM; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: BREWER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDPR (88.1 FM; WEST CARROLLTON, OH; Owner: DAYTON PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WDHT (102.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, OH; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES, LTD)

TV broadcast stations around Potsdam:

  • WHIO-TV (Channel 7; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WHIO-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WDTN (Channel 2; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WDTN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKEF (Channel 22; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WKEF LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WRGT-TV (Channel 45; DAYTON, OH; Owner: WRGT LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPTD (Channel 16; DAYTON, OH; Owner: GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TV, INC.)
  • W61DE (Channel 61; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WBDT (Channel 26; SPRINGFIELD, OH; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF OHIO, LLC)
  • WPTO (Channel 14; OXFORD, OH; Owner: GREATER DAYTON PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKOI (Channel 43; RICHMOND, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WRCX-LP (Channel 51; DAYTON, OH; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WWRD-LP (Channel 55; CENTERVILLE, OH; Owner: LIFE BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.9mTotal length
  • 19,899Total average daily traffic
  • 2,545Total average daily truck traffic
  • 27,612Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$152,250
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 3401.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Potsdam, OH
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Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Potsdam, OH
  • 39.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.3%Electricity
  • 15.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.5%Utility gas
  • 3.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Potsdam, OH
  • 60.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Electricity


Potsdam compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly 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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