Potter, Nebraska Chestnut Street 1, 2010
Potter’s story
141 years in pictures
Census counts: 486 in 1920, 342 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1972 on.
- 1885Potter is settled
PotterNE
A town of 343, settled in 1885.
Population
343
2025 Census estimate · +0.6% since 2020
Typical home
$211K
+4.1% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
48.7
years
Jobs based here
120
Balanced
Is Potter a good place to live?
0.8% of working residents work locally in Potter, below both the Nebraska town median (34%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher median age than Potter. Potter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
343 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Potter: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Potter, and how to reach them.
PowerHigh West Energy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Potter water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Potter’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCheyenne County ClerkCheyenne County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6915669156 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Potter.
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Nebraska overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 49% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (23% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Nebraska.
48.7median age · NE 37.2
PotterNebraskaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school28%
Some college16%
Associate’s19%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
44% women, 56% men
About 128 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.1 points). Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Potter | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 19.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.5% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.4% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.7% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.6% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.1% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.3% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.2% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19.2% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.2% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.1% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Schools
The schools Potter’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Potter-Dix Public Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter-Dix Jr./Sr. High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 88 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
A typical Potter home is worth about $211K
The typical Potter home is worth about $211,000, up 4.1% in a year, 24% below the Nebraska typical home. 82% of Potter households own their home, above both Nebraska’s towns (67%) and U.S. towns (73%).
$211KZillow home value
Typical home value
Potter$211K
Nebraska$278K
+4.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Potter, expect four seasons and hot summers
Potter has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Potter is 88°F.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–42°
Spring32–61°
Summer55–85°
Fall34–64°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
About half of Potter’s working residents commute to Sidney
Most working residents leave Potter for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Potter has added 34 jobs, to 120 in 2023. Potter’s average trip to work is 20 minutes.
1%work in town
| Potter | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Potter1%
Sidney45%
Scottsbluff5%
Lincoln4%
Bridgeport3%
20 mi
median commute distance
120
jobs based in Potter
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Potter is
Potter beats the Nebraska average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 17% of Potter adults have been diagnosed with depression. Only 4 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Potter.
| Potter | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 19% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
3 better23 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Potter | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.4% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.5% | 6.1% |
Sidney Regional Medical Center
8.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Potter faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by drought
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtHailInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Potter
16pages on Potter
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Potter; the nearest are
Northeastern Junior CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sterling, CO41.3 mi$5,730 in-state tuitionUniversity of Northern ColoradoUniversity or college · Public · Greeley, CO100.6 mi$12,416 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Potter residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nebraska.
About Potter
Village in Nebraska, United States
Potter is a village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Potter had a population of 342.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,400 ft
- ZIP code
- 69156
Questions about Potter
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Potter, NE a good place to live?
Potter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.