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Potosi, WI

Potosi, WI.

Population: 2,467 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Potosi, WI is $253,120 — up 9.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,900 after a median 18 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$253,120

Median home value

+9.4%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$253,120
1-year appreciation
+9.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+82.5%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$254,636
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$199,900
Median list price
$205,000
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-19.6%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Potosi Elementary, Potosi High, Potosi Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Peoples Natural Gas Co. (13.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.4 in
Annual snowfall
40.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
160
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
221

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,694
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,976

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (36 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Lancaster Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER, FINLEY HOSPITAL, GRANT REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-67 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,681
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
55.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,419
Average weekly wage
$846
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
106

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PotosiState medianUS median
Median home value$253,120$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$199,900$322,500$325,000
Median days on market18 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,681$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Potosi, WI?
$253,120.
What is the median sale price in Potosi, WI?
$199,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Potosi, WI?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Potosi, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Potosi, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, landslide, lightning.
Is Potosi, WI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Potosi, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Potosi, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Potosi, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Potosi, WI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Potosi, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Potosi, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Potosi, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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