De Soto, IA
Living in De Soto
Bikeability14
Walkability46
Commute68
Public Transit16
Affordability69
Public Safety89
Airports44
Hospitals79
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+96 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office24%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$577Median Monthly Rent+$53 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197939%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity30%
LP gas5%
Utility gas63%
Crime
Violent Crime in De Soto
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in De Soto
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in De Soto
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado21
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near De Soto, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near De Soto, IA
Dallas Center Christian School
11 miles, N
Des Moines Christian School
13 miles, NE
Montessori Children's House
14 miles, E
Iowa Christian Academy
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near De Soto, IA
Drake University
19 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
20 miles, E
Grand View University
22 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near De Soto, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Broadlawns Medical Center
20 miles, E
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near De Soto, IA
Des Moines International Airport
18 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
99 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
109 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
121 miles, E