De SotoIL
A town of 1,654, settled in 1854. Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns.
What makes De Soto stand out
The thing De Soto does most differently from other towns.
De Soto has shrunk 11.5% since 2010
1,590 people in 2010; 1,654 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
De Soto’s report card
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Most working residents commute out of De Soto
Most working residents leave De Soto for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Carbondale (22%), Marion (8%) and Murphysboro (7%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Where working residents work
Homes in De Soto sell for about $110K
The median sale price was $110,000 in May 2026.
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
De Soto beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | De Soto | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.2% | 10.3% |
| More smokers | 17.7% | 12.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.3% |
Four seasons, hot summers
De Soto has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
0% of De Soto is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. De Soto - Recreation Complex | — | 10 |
| 2. Senior Citizens Park & Gazebo | — | 1 |
97% of working residents leave De Soto for work
Where De Soto’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About De Soto
Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States
De Soto is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,407 at the 2020 census. It is named for Hernando de Soto, the discoverer of the Mississippi River.
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- Established
- 1854
- Population
- 1,407
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62924