Potosi, Missouri

Population 2,688

Potosi is located in Washington County, MO. The population is 2,688, making Potosi the largest city in Washington County.

There are 5 public schools in Potosi with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Potosi is high , and there are 48 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Potosi is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Potosi property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Potosi include Breton Township, Mineral Point and Union Township.

Potosi Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 31.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.1%

Crime Rate

65.5% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 613
  • Violent Crimes: 575
  • Robbery: 38
  • Burglary: 460
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

92.42% Higher than national avg.
  • 48 offenders in Potosi
  • 178.57 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

27 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 18

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Missouri unemployment average: 3.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Potosi, MO and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Potosi's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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48 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2011, the city of Potosi, MO issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2010, the city of Potosi, MO issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2 permits, were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $489
  • 1 Bedroom: $521
  • 2 Bedrooms: $685
  • 3 Bedrooms: $852
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,061

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Environmental Hazards

27 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Potosi, MO has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Potosi, MO is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Potosi, MO is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.6°
  • February 35.05°
  • March 47.42°
  • April 56.73°
  • May 65.6°
  • June 75.76°
  • July 79.55°
  • August 76.7°
  • September 67.87°
  • October 56.83°
  • November 46.52°
  • December 34.58°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Potosi, MO

Earthquakes
Potosi, MO has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Potosi, MO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Potosi, MO has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Potosi, MO has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Potosi, MO: $31,250

Unemployment

Unemployment in Potosi is 3.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.95%
White Collar - 50.05%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Nixon
  • Sen. Roy Blunt
  • Sen. Claire McCaskill

City Representatives

  • Jason Smith

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

18 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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