Potter County, PA Economy


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Potter, PA County is a great place to live with its affordable cost of living. The two bedroom rent rate in this county is $820 compared to the US average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index in Potter County is 97 versus 100 in the US. This makes groceries and other everyday necessities much more reasonably priced than many other places across the nation. There are plenty of local businesses to shop at or visit as well. A few popular companies include Kwikfill gas stations, Pennhills Diner, and JEM Convenience Mart. Potter County provides a great balance between affordability and quality businesses that make it a desirable place for people looking for a new home.

Potter County has an unemployment rate of 8.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Potter County has seen the job market increase by 0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Potter County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Potter County is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Potter County is 3.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Potter County
- The average income of a Potter County resident is $22,997 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Potter County resident is $50,944 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPotter, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  8.56
  -4.3%-6.2%
  19.0%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  3.1%4.6%
  $26,890$37,638
  $50,944$69,021
  $63,807$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  4.8%1.2%
  2.1%0.5%
  8.3%6.8%
  14.2%10.0%
  0.9%2.5%
  10.3%11.0%
  5.4%4.8%
  2.1%0.8%
  2.7%1.9%
  2.6%4.7%
  0.9%1.9%
  2.9%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  8.7%9.3%
  13.9%14.0%
  1.2%2.1%
  4.0%7.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  5.3%4.7%
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