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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density1,473/sq mi
Coordinates38.1395°N, 90.5551°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 7.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 138 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 148 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 31 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 148 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 144 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 12 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 109 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 117 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 140 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 140 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 149 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 112 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 114 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 109 km
May 21, 2012 6 km SW of Williamsville, Missouri M2.9 135 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 10 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 135 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 65 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 44 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

548 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,203 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 67 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 46 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 52 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 72 km 3
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 60 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 44 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 47 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 81 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 60 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 50 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 20 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 60 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 44 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 58 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 54 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 48 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,399 99 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 55 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 55 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 42 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 50 km
2015 CARTY 1,674 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 54 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 54 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 55 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 55 km
2020 MARCOOT 1,456 96 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 48 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

De Soto has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.2").

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