At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$19,735 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
50.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
41.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
18.5% smoking rate
How De Soto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows De Soto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Soto a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Soto residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,735. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 612 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Education
24.3% of adults in De Soto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
50.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Soto has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population92
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$19,735
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty41.9%
County GDP$1,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$80,806
Housing Units54
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,773/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation312 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+50.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in De Soto was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.366 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.