De Soto, IL

De Soto, Illinois

De Soto, Illinois, in Jackson county, is 80 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 1,653 people people live in De Soto.

The People and Families of De Soto

In De Soto, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, De Soto had a median family income of $34,929.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in De Soto.

De Soto Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in De Soto, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages.

Commuting

In De Soto, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of De Soto, IL

Comparing De Soto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

De Soto Almanac

De Soto Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

De Soto Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, De Soto, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

De Soto Colleges

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