De Soto Parish, LA
Living in De Soto Parish
Bikeability23
Walkability27
Commute42
Public Transit24
Affordability95
Public Safety57
Airports5
Hospitals24
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+824 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black35%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate43%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$462Median Monthly Rent+$159 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in De Soto Parish
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in De Soto Parish
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in De Soto Parish
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado40
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near De Soto Parish, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near De Soto Parish, LA
Central School Corporation
4 miles, NW
Colquitt Christian Academy
23 miles, N
Calvary Baptist Academy
24 miles, N
Word of God Academy
24 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near De Soto Parish, LA
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
26 miles, N
Centenary College of Louisiana
29 miles, N
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
43 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near De Soto Parish, LA
Desoto Regional Health System
2 miles, SE
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center
23 miles, E
Christus Health Shreveport-Bossier
25 miles, N
Physicians Behavioral Hospital
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near De Soto Parish, LA
Shreveport Regional Airport
27 miles, N
East Texas Regional Airport
61 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
86 miles, SE
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
97 miles, N