At a Glance
Median Income
$35,714
$17,335 per capita
Violent Crime
587/100K
4,898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
313 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is De Soto a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Soto residents earn a median household income of $35,714 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,335. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 393 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
De Soto reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,898/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in De Soto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Soto has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population112
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans87.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,714
Per Capita$17,335
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$906M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$101,969
Housing Units172
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent587/100K
Property4,898/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,308/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation239 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in De Soto was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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