De Soto, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Allamakee County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
497
Population
428/sq mi density
$89,440
Median Income
$36,662 per capita
$117,600
Home Value
$246,001 Zillow
$590
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,440 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $590/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
De Soto experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 746 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4291°N, 91.1963°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allamakee County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
De Soto has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.2").