At a Glance
Median Income
$105,500
$48,886 per capita
Home Value
$370,700
Zillow: $431,170
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
12.0% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Soto residents earn a median household income of $105,500 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,886. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 30,095 business establishments, including 1,287 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Soto is $370,700 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,170. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
38.0% of adults in De Soto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Soto has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population6,333
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$105,500
Per Capita$48,886
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$67,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$370,700
Rent$1,097
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$431,170
Housing Units2,256
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation852 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries16
Did You Know?
De Soto was founded in 1828.
The median home in De Soto was built in 1991.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,287 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.