DeSoto County, MS
Living in DeSoto County
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute54
Public Transit2
Affordability68
Public Safety91
Airports46
Hospitals28
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
179kPopulation+24k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black27%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$857Median Monthly Rent+$144 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas55%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in DeSoto County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in DeSoto County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeSoto County
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding64
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near DeSoto County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near DeSoto County, MS
Hernando Baptist Kindergarten
4 miles, S
Independent School of Thought
5 miles, S
Living Word Ministry
7 miles, W
Northpoint Christian School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near DeSoto County, MS
Mid-South Christian College
14 miles, N
Strayer University-Tennessee
15 miles, N
Le Moyne-Owen College
17 miles, N
University of Memphis
17 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near DeSoto County, MS
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
7 miles, N
Parkwood Behavioral Health System
10 miles, NE
Methodist Healthcare-Olive Branch Hospital
12 miles, E
Delta Specialty Hospital
14 miles, N
Airports
Airports near DeSoto County, MS
Memphis International Airport
12 miles, N
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
127 miles, SE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
164 miles, N