DeSoto County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
34,719 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,868 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$151,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$736 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Arcadia Urban Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Arcadia Urban Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 61
Feb 2 0 64
Mar 4 0 67
Apr 2 0 71
May 3 0 76
Jun 8 0 80
Jul 8 0 82
Aug 8 0 82
Sep 7 0 80
Oct 3 0 75
Nov 2 0 69
Dec 2 0 63

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 18, FL State Senate District 27, FL State House District 76, FL
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Schools

Desoto County High School
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
Desoto Alternative Program
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Memorial Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Charlotte Technical College
25 miles, W • 1.4 star
South Florida State College
32 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Fort Myers Technical College
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Desoto Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
22 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
23 miles, W • 1.4 star
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
23 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Punta Gorda Airport
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Tampa International Airport
70 miles, N • 3.7 star
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