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Potter, NE

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Population
343
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,399 ft
Median Home Value
$109,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$875/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Potter

Potter got its start in the 1870s as a Union Pacific railroad stop, where the original depot doubled as the town schoolhouse and post office. Over time, the Cheyenne County village grew into a steady farming and ranching community. Trains still roll through the Nebraska Panhandle, but the restored train station now serves as the Potter Depot Museum on Front Street, anchoring the town's frontier roots.

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Today, Potter is an easygoing, tight-knit town where neighbors look out for each other. Families rely on the unified Potter-Dix schools, while downtown retains plenty of classic charm, including the historic Potter Sundry where the Tin Roof Sundae was invented. Between the local library and reading garden, welcoming parks, the Tin Roof Creative District, and a unique seven-hole golf course, it provides a quiet and friendly place to call home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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