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De Soto, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,452 Population 1,473/sq mi density
$46,181 Median Income $24,680 per capita
$144,000 Home Value $238,387 Zillow
$828 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,857 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,181 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$144,000 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

De Soto, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,181
39% below
$24,680 per capita
Home Value
$144,000
49% below
Zillow: $238,387
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
1,857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
43% above
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
263 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
51%
Rent
71%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is De Soto a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $46,181 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,680. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below 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 $238,387. 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 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,857/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,452
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,473/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,181
Per Capita$24,680
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,000
Rent$828
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$238,387
Housing Units3,016
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property1,857/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary173/100K

Health

Obesity45.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation525 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.6%
EV Stations7

Did You Know?

De Soto was founded in 1869.
The median home in De Soto was built in 1970.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (25 miles).
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.