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DeSoto, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
55,896
Population
2,583/sq mi density
$83,256
Median Income
$39,972 per capita
$282,600
Home Value
$319,438 Zillow
$1,478
Median Rent
41.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
326
Violent Crime/100K
2,199 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$83,256 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$282,600 home value, $1,478/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
326 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
DeSoto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5993°N, 96.8629°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dallas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.89 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.20 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
DeSoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.9").