De Soto, Wisconsin
Among the top 7% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 67% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 23% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 93% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 12% for walkability
Limited data for De Soto — the figures below are what we have. See Allamakee County for a fuller picture.
De Soto is a small community in Wisconsin with about 539 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and broadband access. It rates lower on property tax rate and walkability.
- The median home value in De Soto is $115k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in De Soto is $87k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in De Soto is $744 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- De Soto has a violent crime rate of 789/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in De Soto average around 74°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.3 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$87k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 72% of US places
Home Value$115k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$744better than 74% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$210better than 55% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.84%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.91%better than 29% of US places
Unemployment0.8%better than 77% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.5 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall34.8 inbetter than 27% of US places
Sunny Days216 daysbetter than 32% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 59% of US places
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 44% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.1better than 16% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 32% of US places
School Quality66.7better than 62% of US places
Violent Crime789/100kbetter than 47% of US places
Property Crime703/100kbetter than 61% of US places
Community
Population53938th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age53.385th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0113th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2686th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3055th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)98.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.9%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability4.9/20better than 12% of US places
Airport Distance142 mibetter than 20% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.5%better than 78% of US places
Amenities Nearby259.74better than 74% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is De Soto an affordable place to live?
- De Soto is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 72% of comparable areas. Median rent is $744.
- Is De Soto safe?
- De Soto is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 789/100k (better than 47%). Property crime is 703/100k.
- What is the weather like in De Soto?
- De Soto averages 74°F in July and 19°F in January, with 37.5 in of annual precipitation and about 216 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in De Soto?
- Public-school quality in De Soto is above average, scoring better than 62% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.