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Desloge, MO

City in St. Francois County, Missouri.

Population

4,863

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,667

ZIP codes

0

Desloge and its ZIP codes

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Desloge at a glance

  • Desloge is about 19 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 149th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
  • The median household income is $60,820, 14% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,500 (45% below Missouri) and median rent is $636 a month.

Local data for Desloge, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Desloge, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,820

Poverty rate

15.7%

Median home value

$127,500

Median rent

$636/mo

Homeownership

76.2%

Bachelor's or higher

13.5%

Median age

38.1

Average commute

18.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (474), Irish Americans (264), Italian Americans (235).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Francois County. PPP loans are for Desloge.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,062

23,012 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,116

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$463M

FY 2026, $6,920 per person

St. Francois County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Desloge, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.5%
  • Carpooled6.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home10.6%

Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Desloge, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

424

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

51

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 23°F

45.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Desloge, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

20.0%

U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.4%

U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts

Cities near Desloge

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bonne TerreCity3.4 mi4.1
LeadingtonCity3.5 mi0.9
LeadwoodCity4 mi1.2
Park HillsCity4.3 mi20.3
FrankclayCensus-designated place5.3 mi0.6
WorthamCensus-designated place5.4 mi0.9
Terre du LacCensus-designated place5.6 mi7
FarmingtonCity8.4 mi9.5
Lake TimberlineCensus-designated place8.5 mi2.4
IrondaleCity8.8 mi0.5
Doe RunCensus-designated place9.2 mi2.4
BismarckCity9.6 mi1
Mineral PointTown12 mi0.2
Goose Creek LakeCensus-designated place12 mi4
Iron Mountain LakeCity14 mi2
PotosiCity15 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Desloge, MO in?
Desloge is in St. Francois County, Missouri.
What is the population of Desloge, MO?
About 4,863 people live in Desloge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Desloge?
Nearby places include Bonne Terre (3.4 mi), Leadington (3.5 mi), Leadwood (4 mi), Park Hills (4.3 mi), Frankclay (5.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023