DeSoto County , Florida
Population: 34,719 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,868 Home $151,500 Rent $910/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 34,719 residents, DeSoto County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Florida and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks DeSoto County in the top 18% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with hurricane exposure the dominant local risk.
$50,868
Median Income
household
$151,500
Home Value
median
$910/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,868 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,462 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| Median Home Value | $151,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $910/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 34,719 |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 11.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.0%
Obesity
14.7%
Diabetes
20.4%
Smoking
42.4%
High Blood Pressure
38.6%
No Physical Activity
19.4%
Depression
41.2%
Insufficient Sleep
76.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 81.6 · 82th national percentile
🌊 Flood
33.40
🌪️ Tornado
59.35
🌀 Hurricane
96.25
🔥 Wildfire
84.54
🌍 Earthquake
15.71
☀️ Drought
68.10
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