De Soto, KS

De Soto, Kansas

De Soto, Kansas, in Johnson county, is 10 miles NW of Olathe, Kansas (center to center) and 22 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,561 people people live in De Soto.

The People and Families of De Soto

In De Soto, about 64% of adults are married. Homes in De Soto tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of De Soto spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, De Soto had a median family income of $52,219. Overall, families in De Soto are likely to be financially secure. The city does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in De Soto tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the city is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,450) in De Soto than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

De Soto Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in De Soto, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in De Soto is higher than that of most other communities in Kansas.

Commuting

In De Soto, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

De Soto strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of De Soto, KS

Comparing De Soto to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (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 Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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 High Schools (2004)

DE SOTO HIGH SCHOOL
35000 W 91ST STREET
913-583-8370
Serves 409 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

De Soto Colleges

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

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