De Soto, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
497 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,440 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$551 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$556 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vernon County
1
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Vernon County
2
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 16
Feb 1 9 21
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 11 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

De Soto Virtual School
<1 miles, S · 3.2star
De Soto Middle
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
De Soto High
<1 miles, SE · 2.8star
Lansing Middle School
5 miles, SW · 4.6star
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Colleges

Viterbo University
26 miles, N · 2.8star
Western Technical College
27 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Vernon Memorial Hospital
18 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
31 miles, N · 1star
Rochester International Airport
73 miles, NW · 1star
Dubuque Regional Airport
75 miles, S · 1star
Waterloo Regional Airport
86 miles, W · 1star
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