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Desoto Lakes, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Manatee County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,193
Population
5,349/sq mi density
$72,083
Median Income
$26,097 per capita
$332,700
Home Value
$408,978 Zillow
$1,625
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
666
Violent Crime/100K
4,731 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$332,700 home value, $1,625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Desoto Lakes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3805°N, 82.4990°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Manatee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0386 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.90 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in |
Desoto Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (1.5").