DeSoto County, FL
Living in DeSoto County
Bikeability47
Walkability44
Commute47
Public Transit54
Affordability89
Public Safety49
Airports64
Hospitals34
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black13%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate44%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$541 (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance33%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office16%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value-$26k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$599Median Monthly Rent+$54 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity94%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in DeSoto County
United States45
Florida50
Property Crime in DeSoto County
United States48
Florida57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 63 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeSoto County
Inland Flooding29
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near DeSoto County, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near DeSoto County, FL
First Assembly Christian Academydaycare
3 miles, NW
Desoto Christian School
4 miles, NW
Gator Wilderness Camp School
13 miles, SE
Faith Preparatory School
18 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near DeSoto County, FL
Warner University
46 miles, N
Ringling College of Art and Design
47 miles, W
Webber International University
48 miles, N
New College of Florida
48 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near DeSoto County, FL
Desoto Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NW
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
23 miles, SW
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
23 miles, SW
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near DeSoto County, FL
Punta Gorda Airport
22 miles, SW
Southwest Florida International Airport
45 miles, S
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
48 miles, W
Tampa International Airport
70 miles, NW