Potosi, WI

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Population
649
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
795 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$187,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$775/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$69,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set among the wooded bluffs of southwest Wisconsin's Driftless Area, Potosi is a quiet river town shaped by steep hills and scenic valleys. With only about 700 residents, the village stretches along a long, winding main street near the Mississippi River and the Great River Road. Daily life moves at a relaxed pace, surrounded by beautiful natural ridges, nearby waterways, and a friendly rural community where neighbors quickly get to know each other.

Much of the local activity centers around the historic Potosi Brewing Company, a 19th-century landmark that was brought back to life as a popular brewpub and the home of the National Brewery Museum. Life by the river also brings great fishing and boating, along with beloved community traditions like the annual summer Catfish Festival. For anyone looking for a peaceful setting, deep local roots, and easy access to the water, Potosi offers a classic small-town Wisconsin lifestyle.

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