De Soto, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
De Soto, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is De Soto a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
De Soto residents earn a median household income of $46,181 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,680. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Soto is $144,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,987. Median rent is $828/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
De Soto reports 553 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,503/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in De Soto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Soto has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches.