De Soto Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,557 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,647 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$589 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
5
Carbondale Urban Area
5
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
6
Carbondale Urban Area
6
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 3 3 36
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

DeSoto Elementary School
2 miles, NW · 1.4star
Thomas Elementary School
5 miles, SW · 1.4star
Carbondale Comm HS
6 miles, S · 3.2star
Tri-C Elementary School
6 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Colleges

John A Logan College
7 miles, SE · 1.4star
Rend Lake College
27 miles, NE · 1.4star
Shawnee Community College
39 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
6 miles, SW · 2.3star
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
8 miles, W · 3.2star
Heartland Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
46 miles, SW · 1star
Barkley Regional Airport
57 miles, S · 1star
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