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Potosi, WI
Village in Grant County, Wisconsin.
Population
595
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
359
ZIP codes
0
Potosi and its ZIP codes
Potosi at a glance
- Potosi is about 3.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,000 a year, 11% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,500 (30% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Potosi, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Potosi, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,000
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$187,500
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (285), Irish Americans (78), Norwegian Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Potosi.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,231
17,152 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$319M
FY 2026, $6,138 per person
How people get to work
Potosi, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Potosi, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
889
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
64
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Potosi, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Potosi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TennysonVillage | 1.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Sherrill, IACity | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| DickeyvilleVillage | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Sageville, IACity | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| KielerCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Balltown, IACity | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Durango, IACity | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Rickardsville, IACity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| LancasterCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| Asbury, IACity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| PlattevilleCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| North Buena Vista, IACity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Dubuque, IACity | 14 mi | 31.3 |
| East Dubuque, ILCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| CassvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Potosi, WI in?
- Potosi is in Grant County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Potosi, WI?
- About 595 people live in Potosi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Potosi?
- Nearby places include Tennyson (1.2 mi), Sherrill, IA (6.7 mi), Dickeyville (7.9 mi), Sageville, IA (8 mi), Kieler (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023