De Soto County , Louisiana
Population: 26,897 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $46,077 Home $150,700 Rent $719/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 26,897 residents, De Soto County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Louisiana and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in De Soto County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$46,077
Median Income
household
$150,700
Home Value
median
$719/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $46,077 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,925 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% |
| Median Home Value | $150,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $719/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 26,897 |
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
44.2%
Obesity
14.6%
Diabetes
20.7%
Smoking
47.4%
High Blood Pressure
32.7%
No Physical Activity
28.4%
Depression
41.9%
Insufficient Sleep
80.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 42.0 · 42th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
50.00
🌀 Hurricane
67.38
🔥 Wildfire
55.47
❄️ Winter Storm
39.53
🌍 Earthquake
42.27
☀️ Drought
51.91
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