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Potter, NE
Village in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
Population
283
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
197
ZIP codes
0
Potter and its ZIP codes
Potter at a glance
- Potter is about 7.6 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Potter, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheyenne County. PPP loans are for Potter.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,967
3,963 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.3M
FY 2026, $8,272 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Potter, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
910
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
18.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potter, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Potter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DixVillage | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| LorenzoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.8 |
| KimballCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| SidneyCity | 19 mi | 7.5 |
| GurleyVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Peetz, COTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| DaltonVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| SunolCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.2 |
| BushnellVillage | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Potter, NE in?
- Potter is in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Potter, NE?
- About 283 people live in Potter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Potter?
- Nearby places include Dix (9 mi), Lorenzo (16 mi), Kimball (18 mi), Sidney (19 mi), Gurley (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023