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De Soto

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Total population

1,041

Median home value

$227,700

28.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$97,109

De Soto$97k
National$74k
Weather56°F · Clear
Coordinates41.54°, -94.01°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Found in Iowa, United States, De Soto is classified as a small city in public datasets. The settlement sits at 41.538°, -94.010°, a temperate location in the northern hemisphere. Recent open-data figures place its population at about 1,041. Based on its temperate position, residents likely encounter four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. Population density therefore averages about 212 per km², a sparse settlement pattern. The city extends across a compact 4.9 km². Continue scrolling for population, climate, environmental and points-of-interest data drawn from public sources.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
32
Median home value
$227,700
Housing units
417
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
3.2%

Race & ethnicity

White
92%
Black
0%
Asian
3.6%
Hispanic
4.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
41.5378
Longitude
-94.0100
Water area
0.00 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
56°F
Clear
Wednesday
78°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
52°F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
56°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Forecast for De Soto, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
27.4%
Diabetes
7.6%
Adult obesity
31.3%
Binge drinking
23.5%
Adult smoking
10.1%
No leisure activity
17%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
20
Elementary
8
Middle
5
High
4
Other
3

Largest nearby schools

  • Northwest High School
    High · Waukee · 1,427 students
  • Waukee High School
    High · Waukee · 1,268 students · 15.5:1 ratio
  • Waukee Middle School
    Middle · Waukee · 1,069 students · 16:1 ratio
  • Prairieview School
    Other · Waukee · 1,039 students · 17.3:1 ratio
  • South Middle School
    Middle · Waukee · 909 students · 15.2:1 ratio
  • Timberline School
    Other · Waukee · 889 students · 15.1:1 ratio
  • Waukee Elementary School
    Elementary · Waukee · 682 students · 15.5:1 ratio
  • ADM Senior High School
    High · Adel · 651 students · 17.6:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Iowa

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Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES