De Soto, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,701
Population
1,869/sq mi density
$52,131
Median Income
$27,825 per capita
$88,800
Home Value
$126,168 Zillow
$749
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,131 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, $749/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
De Soto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 401 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8157°N, 89.2270°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
De Soto has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.6").