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Potter Valley, CA
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California.
Population
436
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
108
ZIP codes
0
Potter Valley and its ZIP codes
Potter Valley at a glance
- Potter Valley is 57% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Potter Valley, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Potter Valley.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,431
31,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,438
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$663M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Potter Valley, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
339
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 35°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potter Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Potter Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.7 |
| CalpellaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.5 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| UkiahCity | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| WillitsCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Upper LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| BrooktrailsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.3 |
| NiceCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| North LakeportCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| LakeportCity | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| HoplandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| PhiloCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| LucerneCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.4 |
| BoonvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.5 |
| ComptcheCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| Soda BayCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Potter Valley, CA in?
- Potter Valley is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Potter Valley, CA?
- About 436 people live in Potter Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Potter Valley?
- Nearby places include Redwood Valley (5.6 mi), Calpella (7.3 mi), Talmage (13 mi), Ukiah (13 mi), Willits (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023