About Potosi
Potosi is a small town in eastern Missouri, home to 2,549 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Potosi is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,094 residents per square mile.
📰 Potosi News Today
- David Lee Evans Obituary (2026) - Potosi, MO - DeClue Family Funeral Home - Potosi Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Potosi area man accused of shooting pregnant girlfriend FOX 2 · Jul 8
- Man charged with murder after Potosi shooting that killed 1, injured 1 KFVS12 · Jul 15
- Man held on $2 million bond for alleged Potosi murder KRCG · Jul 15
- Potosi man faces charges after shooting pregnant woman, deputies say First Alert 4 · Jul 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Potosi Unique
- Positioned in eastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Potosi
- Dos Primos — mexican
- Huddle House
- Munchie Shed
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Pontoon Rides · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Potosi
- Pea Ridge Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Benton Park reviews ★
- Educational Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Potosi City Park reviews ★
- Thurman Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Potosi
- CITADEL SCHOOL
- JOHN A. EVANS MIDDLE
- POTOSI ELEM.
- POTOSI HIGH
- TROJAN INTERMEDIATE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Washington County Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,549
Rank in state#209 of 938
Land area2.33 sq mi
Density1,094/sq mi
Coordinates37.9337, -90.7750