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Potter County
  • County in Texas
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Potter County

#860 in Best Counties to Live in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      C+
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C
    11. Commute
      B+
    Potter County is located in Texas with a population of 119,043. In Potter County, most residents own their homes. In Potter County there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Many families live in Potter County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Potter County are highly rated.
    Population
    119,043
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $102,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $876
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      538.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      8
      6.1
    • Rape
      91
      40.7
    • Robbery
      117.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      837.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,041.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      492.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      24%
      11%
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    Working in Potter County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,096
    National
    $69,021
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