De Soto, MO Overview

Referring to itself the “City of Pride,” DeSoto claims a rich history and a bright future. Excellent public and private schools combine with opportunities for higher education at nearby Jefferson College.  Adults enjoy golfing and sports leagues while youth programs managed by Parks & Recreation enroll as many as 1,000 children in a diversity of activities.  The surrounding area supports outdoor enjoyment from hunting, boating, canoeing, and fishing to hiking and nature study.  Unique dining experiences, historic tours, local celebrations, and energetic local clubs draw together neighbors and friends in this welcoming community. Major employment opportunities near DeSoto include several local business that employ more than 300 people, Jefferson College, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and Mineral Area College in Park Hills.  Commuters to other destinations in the St. Louis area enjoy excellent highway systems for quick trips to the "big city."  The recently renovated historical downtown district now features delightful shops, restaurants, and services in a charming setting.  One of the highlights of the district is Melba Theater with its unique architecture and modern equipment.  Newcomers can choose from an attractive selection of newer construction and vintage homes in the Desoto area.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) -2%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 1,518.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.393
Households w/ Children 32%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 38%
Median Year in Residency 3.86

Housing Inventory

De Soto, MO Housing Inventory 1,647 283 1,023 1,647 283

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

De Soto, MO Population Demographics

Total: 6,527

Households:2,670

Median Age: 37.90

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

De Soto, MO Temperature

Weather Risk

De Soto, MO Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

De Soto, MO Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

De Soto, MO Highest Education Level Attained 552 1,389 235 256 417 631 899 552 1,389 235 256 417

Employment and Finance

Workforce

De Soto, MO Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $37,269)

De Soto, MO Income by dollar range 256 302 321 178 118 70 196 120 145 185 336 160 137 104 7 19 8 8

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$609
One Bedroom
$690
Two Bedroom
$896
Three Bedroom
$1,188
Four Bedroom
$1,385

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
No
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

De Soto, MO Crime

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