At a Glance
Median Income
$52,131
$27,825 per capita
Home Value
$88,800
Zillow: $126,168
Median Rent
$749/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
18.0% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Soto residents earn a median household income of $52,131 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,825. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Soto is $88,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,168. Median rent is $749/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
17.4% of adults in De Soto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Soto has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,701
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,869/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,131
Per Capita$27,825
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,800
Rent$749
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$126,168
Housing Units804
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation401 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
De Soto was founded in 1854.
The median home in De Soto was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.