Desloge, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,870 Population 1,668/sq mi density
$63,018 Median Income $26,990 per capita
$112,800 Home Value $169,727 Zillow
$626 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
123 Violent Crime/100K 3,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,018 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $626/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Desloge, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,018
16% below
$26,990 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
60% below
Zillow: $169,727
Median Rent
$626/mo
46% below
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
3,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Desloge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Desloge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
40%
Rent
54%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Desloge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Desloge residents earn a median household income of $63,018 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,990. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Desloge is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,727. Median rent is $626/month, with 18.9% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Desloge reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,400/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Desloge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Desloge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,870
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,668/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,018
Per Capita$26,990
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty13.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$626
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$169,727
Housing Units2,532
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property3,400/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation814 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.5%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Desloge was founded in 1941.
The median home in Desloge was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (9 miles).
14.2% of the population has a disability.