In Potter, South Dakota, the median home price is $230,059, compared with the South Dakota median of $314,684; median household income is $72,045; the population is 2,388; schools rate 7.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 14.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Potter at a glance
Population
2,388
Median Household Income
$72,045
Typical Home Value
$230,059
School District Rating
7.0
Violent Crime Rate
34.6
Avg Commute Time
14.2
About Potter
Potter has a population of 2,388. The median home value is $230,059, 27% below the South Dakota median. Median household income is $72,045 (4% below the South Dakota median). The most populated towns are Gettysburg, Hoven, and West Potter.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Potter
7 towns, by population.
County rankings in South Dakota
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Potter at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Potter?
- Potter has a population of 2,388 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Potter?
- The median home value in Potter is $230,059. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Potter?
- Median household income in Potter is $72,045 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Potter in?
- Potter is in South Dakota.
- How many towns are in Potter?
- Potter contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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