At a Glance
Median Income
$89,440
$36,662 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $246,001
Median Rent
$590/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.3% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
De Soto residents earn a median household income of $89,440 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,662. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in De Soto is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,001. Median rent is $590/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
9.2% of adults in De Soto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
De Soto has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population497
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density428/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,440
Per Capita$36,662
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$590
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$246,001
Housing Units307
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation746 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in De Soto was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.