Potosi, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 647 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -9.0%
 
Males: 311  (48.2%)
Females: 336  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

50.2 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 53820.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,584 (it was $35,294 in 2000)
Potosi:

$66,584
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,269 (it was $17,189 in 2000)

Potosi village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $171,956 (it was $72,600 in 2000)
Potosi:

$171,956
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $194,236; detached houses: $187,154; mobile homes: $307,561

Median gross rent in 2022: $650.

March 2022 cost of living index in Potosi: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.9%
(5.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 75.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Potosi, WI (2022)
    • 53193.3%White alone
    • 142.5%Two or more races
    • 122.1%Asian alone
    • 40.7%Black alone
    • 20.4%Hispanic

Races in Potosi detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Potosi, Wisconsin as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Potosi is 171 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (65.5%), English (10.0%), Irish (3.9%), American (3.1%), Swiss (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1887

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 1.65 square miles.

Population density: 393 people per square mile   (very low).

Potosi, Wisconsin map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.4%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,110 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,728 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dubuque, IA (12.4 miles , pop. 57,686).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (72.5 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (166.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tennyson, WI (1.3 miles ),
Sherrill, IA (2.5 miles),
Dickeyville, WI (2.7 miles ),
Balltown, IA (2.9 miles),
South Lancaster, WI (2.9 miles ),
Durango, IA (3.0 miles),
Sageville, IA (3.0 miles ),
Kieler, WI (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.68 N, Longitude: 90.72 W

Area code: 608

Distribution of median household income in Potosi, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Potosi, WI in 2022
Potosi satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $273,300
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $210,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $81,600
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $430,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $191,300
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $97,300
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,800
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $98,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $120,400
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $56,500
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $78,800
  • 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $86,300
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $107,100
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $81,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $63,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Potosi, WI residents
Average permit cost in Potosi, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +40 (+6.0%).
Most common industries in Potosi, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Food (8.2%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
  • Wood products (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (15.1%)
  • Construction (13.5%)
  • Machinery (7.8%)
  • Wood products (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.7%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Potosi, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.3%)
  • Carpenters (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)

Average climate in Potosi, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Potosi, Wisconsin average temperatures Potosi, Wisconsin average precipitation Potosi, Wisconsin humidity Potosi, Wisconsin wind speed Potosi, Wisconsin snowfall Potosi, Wisconsin sunshine Potosi, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 65.2. This is about average.

City:

65.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.17. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.17
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Potosi-area historical tornado activity is above Wisconsin state average. It is 69% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 42.5 miles away from the Potosi village center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.2 miles away from the village center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Potosi-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 328.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 126.0 miles away from Potosi center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 305.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 328.2 miles away from Potosi center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 123.9 miles away from Potosi center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 359.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grant County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Potosi topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Potosi:

  • SUNNYCREST MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • STONEHILL CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • LANCASTER CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LANCASTER, WI)
  • WEST 32ND COMMUNITY LIVING HOME (Hospital, about 11 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • HILLS AND DALES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Hospital, about 11 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)
  • GRANT REG HLTH CTR Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; LANCASTER, WI)
  • HACIENDA COMMUNITY LIVING HOME (Hospital, about 12 miles away; DUBUQUE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Potosi:

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville (about 13 miles; Platteville, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,679)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 56 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Ashford University (about 64 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 73,330)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 68 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 71 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Edgewood College (about 71 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 72 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Public high school in Potosi:

  • POTOSI HIGH (Students: 127, Location: 128 HIGHWAY 61 N, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Potosi:

Private elementary/middle school in Potosi:

  • SS ANDREW-THOMAS SCHOOL (Students: 60, Location: 100 US HIGHWAY 61 N, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Potosi

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Potosi: Potosi Station (A), Potosi Rescue Squad (B), Potosi Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Potosi include: Davies Memorial United Church of Christ (A), Saint Thomas Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Thomas Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Potosi Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Passage Thru Time (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 116 North Main Street), Tennyson- Village of Clerk (Recreation Areas; 107 Bunker Hill Street).

Birthplace of: Alexander Mackenzie (engineer) - Chief of Engineers.

Grant County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Potosi and their reported violations in the past:

SCOOTERS MIDWAY (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (SEP-30-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-30-2010), St Public Notif requested (SEP-30-2010), St Public Notif received (OCT-13-2010), St Compliance achieved (OCT-27-2010)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Potosi that have no violations reported:

  • POTOSI COMMUNITY BIBLE CH (Population served: 80, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • YODERS ROCKVILLE BAR (Population served: 53, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.8%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Potosi (2011 data):

  • Citizens Bank: Potosi Branch at 102 South Main Street, branch established on 1904/03/04. Info updated 2011/08/01: Bank assets: $9,212.3 mil, Deposits: $7,452.0 mil, headquarters in Flint, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 220 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.
  • The Benton State Bank: Potosi Branch at 338 Highway 61 South, branch established on 2005/01/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $53.2 mil, Deposits: $45.9 mil, headquarters in Benton, WI, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Bsb Community Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Potosi:

Marital status in Potosi, WI
  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 58.3%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Potosi:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Potosi
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Potosi, WI (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic20,48919
Mainline Protestant8,78741
Evangelical Protestant3,40038
Other3864
Orthodox301
None18,116-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
This county:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Grant County:

5.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 49
Grant County:

9.97 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Grant County:

7.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Grant County:

27.8%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Grant County:

11.4%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Potosi:

49.4%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Potosi:

43.5%
State:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Potosi:

28.8
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Potosi:

18.6%
Wisconsin:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.8%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Potosi:

6.8
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
Potosi:

28.0%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Potosi:

57.8%
State:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Potosi:

74.1%
State:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Potosi, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$4,388$52,6560$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,512$54,1441$72
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$554
Totals for Government 2$8,900$53,4002$626

Potosi government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $32,000 ($49.46)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($30.91)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($3.09)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $156,000 ($241.11)
    Water Utilities: $79,000 ($122.10)
    Regular Highways: $62,000 ($95.83)
    Central Staff Services: $58,000 ($89.64)
    Local Fire Protection: $57,000 ($88.10)
    Police Protection: $44,000 ($68.01)
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($52.55)
    Health - Other: $26,000 ($40.19)
    Libraries: $24,000 ($37.09)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($17.00)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($10.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($9.27)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($9.27)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.55)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($3.09)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $28,000 ($43.28)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $87,000 ($134.47)

Potosi government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $158,000 ($244.20)
    Solid Waste Management: $34,000 ($52.55)
    Other: $31,000 ($47.91)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $18,000 ($27.82)
    Highways: $7,000 ($10.82)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $16,000 ($24.73)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($7.73)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($3.09)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($1.55)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($1.55)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($1.55)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $49,000 ($75.73)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $204,000 ($315.30)
    Highways: $18,000 ($27.82)
    Other: $8,000 ($12.36)
    Education: $8,000 ($12.36)
  • Tax - Property: $76,000 ($117.47)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $5,000 ($7.73)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.55)

Potosi government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $67,000 ($103.55)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $46,000 ($71.10)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($30.91)

Potosi government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $698,000 ($1078.83)

Strongest AM radio stations in Potosi:

  • KDTH (1370 AM; 5 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WDBQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WPVL (1590 AM; 1 kW; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGLR (1280 AM; 0 kW; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Potosi:

  • KIYX (106.1 FM; SAGEVILLE, IA; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WPVL-FM (107.1 FM; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • KATF (92.9 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • WGLR-FM (97.7 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: QUEENB RADIO WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • KXGE (102.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVRE (101.1 FM; DICKEYVILLE, WI; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • K254AE (98.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KLYV (105.3 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJOD (103.3 FM; ASBURY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K269EK (101.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KGRR (97.3 FM; EPWORTH, IA; Owner: RADIO DUBUQUE, INC.)
  • K239AB (95.7 FM; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • WJTY (88.1 FM; LANCASTER, WI; Owner: JOY PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHHI (91.3 FM; HIGHLAND, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WQPC (94.3 FM; PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI; Owner: ROBINSON CORPORATION)
  • WSUP (90.5 FM; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WDBQ-FM (107.5 FM; GALENA, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Potosi:

  • KFXB (Channel 40; DUBUQUE, IA; Owner: DUBUQUE TV LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • W22CI (Channel 22; BLOOMINGTON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)

Potosi fatal accident list:

Jul 21, 1990 00:40 AM, 133, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 33.6mTotal length
  • 5,849Total average daily traffic
  • 189Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Potosi, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Potosi, WI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Potosi)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 125 Cross St (Lat: 42.694167 Lon: -90.475417), Type: Tank, Structure height: 40 m, Overall height: 43 m, Call Sign: WQHJ852,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.925 MHz, Grant Date: 07/18/2017, Expiration Date: 08/16/2027, Certifier: Pete J Janish, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • Lat: 42.695611 Lon: -90.699889, Call Sign: WQLC653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.082 MHz, Grant Date: 11/23/2019, Expiration Date: 12/04/2029, Certifier: Chris Lohll, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 42.692583 Lon: -90.694889, Call Sign: WRDI976,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.612 MHz, 452.037 MHz, 456.612 MHz, Grant Date: 05/09/2019, Expiration Date: 05/09/2029, Certifier: Keith Oyen, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • Lat: 42.690056 Lon: -90.683278, Call Sign: WRPW553,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.137 MHz, 457.137 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2022, Expiration Date: 03/25/2032, Certifier: Matt Penneramp, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89140, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • POTOSI, 5875 Stage Road (Lat: 42.717861 Lon: -90.702222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 83.9 m, Call Sign: WQKQ361,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6019.32 MHz, Grant Date: 08/06/2019, Expiration Date: 08/11/2029, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • TENNYSON, Bunker Hill Street (Lat: 42.686944 Lon: -90.678472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQQY653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2013, Expiration Date: 03/27/2023, Cancellation Date: 12/02/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • POTOSI, Stage Road (Lat: 42.704944 Lon: -90.702889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WRUB473, Licensee ID: L02015171,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/09/2022, Expiration Date: 08/09/2032, Certifier: David Byers, Registrant: Upper Midwest Wireless, LLC, 800 S. Main Street, Monona, IA 52159, Phone: (563) 539-2122, Fax: (563) 539-2003, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: N9FRQ, Licensee ID: L01078040, Grant Date: 11/23/2015, Expiration Date: 01/24/2026, Certifier: Dennis D Zlabek, Registrant: Dennis D Zlabek, 4021 Dean Lane, Potosi, WI 53820-9679

  • Call Sign: N9YRB, Grant Date: 09/27/1994, Expiration Date: 09/27/2004, Cancellation Date: 09/28/2006, Registrant: Steven L Gillen, 154 S Main St, Potosi, WI 53820

  • Call Sign: WD9ISV, Licensee ID: L01170915, Grant Date: 04/03/2015, Expiration Date: 04/03/2025, Certifier: Robert F Wedige, Registrant: Robert F Wedige, 124 Milke Drive, Potosi, WI 53820

  • Call Sign: KC0YKR, Licensee ID: L01187197, Grant Date: 10/26/2016, Expiration Date: 08/29/2026, Certifier: Barbara L Shaffer, Registrant: Barbara L Shaffer, 4818 Lynn Hollow Ln, Potosi, WI 53820

  • Call Sign: KC9LVV, Licensee ID: L01300647, Grant Date: 07/02/2007, Expiration Date: 07/02/2017, Cancellation Date: 07/03/2019, Certifier: Walter F Durley, Registrant: Walter F Durley, 5510 County Hwy U, Potosi, WI 53820

  • Call Sign: KD9HTD, Licensee ID: L02078072, Grant Date: 01/27/2017, Expiration Date: 01/27/2027, Certifier: Benjamin M Gilbert, Registrant: Benjamin M Gilbert, 165 South Main St, Potosi, WI 53820

  • Call Sign: W9MJJ, Previous Call Sign: KB0HLF, Licensee ID: L00527671, Grant Date: 11/24/2020, Expiration Date: 11/24/2030, Certifier: Michael J Johnston, Registrant: Michael J Johnston, 3140 Kress Lane, Potosi, WI 53820


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 120 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1645V, N1645V, N-1645V, Serial Number: 13817, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 05/14/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/24/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Theodore Wayne Bode, 111 Hwy 61 N, Potosi, WI 53820
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2608J, N2608J, N-2608J, Serial Number: 15065608, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 11/18/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 01/30/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Matthew J Mumm, 7581 State Road 133, Potosi, WI 53820
  • Aircraft: SMITH LOUIS ELTON JR VANS ACFT RV-8 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 801RV, N801RV, N-801RV, Serial Number: 80126, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 06/05/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 02/25/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Jeff L Friederick, 6489 Dutch Hollow Rd, Potosi, WI 53820
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9222P, N9222P, N-9222P, Serial Number: 24-4719, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 08/29/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 05/25/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Aztec Remains LLC, 7207 Highway 61, Potosi, WI 53820

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 21 took place in 2003, and the least - 3 in 2007. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Potosi, WI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (41.0%), and Outside Fires (40.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Potosi, WI
    • 8041.0%Structure Fires
    • 7940.5%Outside Fires
    • 199.7%Other
    • 178.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Potosi, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Potosi, WI
  • 75.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.6%Wood
  • 2.5%Electricity
  • 1.0%Utility gas
  • 1.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Potosi, WI
  • 46.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.0%Utility gas
  • 14.0%Electricity


Potosi compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 4 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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