De Soto, Illinois

Population 1,478

De Soto is located in Jackson County, IL. The population is 1,478, making De Soto the 2nd largest city in Jackson County.

There are 1 public schools in De Soto with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for De Soto is low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in De Soto is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date De Soto property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near De Soto include De Soto Township, Somerset Township and Hurst.

De Soto Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.2%

Crime Rate

62.58% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 331
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 265
  • Property Crime: 596
  • Larceny Theft: 331

Registered Offenders

50.04% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in De Soto
  • 6.77 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

12 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 10

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in De Soto, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates De Soto's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of De Soto, IL issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 6 permits, were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2011, the city of De Soto, IL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2 permits, were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $610
  • 1 Bedroom: $690
  • 2 Bedrooms: $910
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,190
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,340

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Environmental Hazards

12 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    De Soto, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    De Soto, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    De Soto, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.55°
  • February 37.25°
  • March 48.72°
  • April 57.78°
  • May 66.75°
  • June 76.27°
  • July 79.28°
  • August 76.52°
  • September 68.88°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 46.9°
  • December 36.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for De Soto, IL

Earthquakes
De Soto, IL has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
De Soto, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
De Soto, IL has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
De Soto, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in De Soto, IL: $41,453

Unemployment

Unemployment in De Soto is 4.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.36%
White Collar - 53.64%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Mike Bost

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

3 FCC Towers view all

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  • No hospitals found in De Soto, IL

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in De Soto, IL

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  • No police station found in De Soto, IL

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  • No retirement homes found in De Soto, IL
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