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De Soto, WI
Village in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
Population
503
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
434
ZIP codes
0
De Soto and its ZIP codes
De Soto at a glance
- De Soto is about 4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,451 a year, 18% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,400 (55% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $615 a month.
Local data for De Soto, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
De Soto, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,451
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$615/mo
Homeownership
88.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
59.8
Average commute
35.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (310), Norwegian Americans (52), Irish Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon County. PPP loans are for De Soto.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,688
8,672 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $7,134 per person
How people get to work
De Soto, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 35.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
De Soto, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
687
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 11°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in De Soto, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near De Soto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing, IACity | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| New Albin, IACity | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| FerryvilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 2.1 |
| GenoaVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| LynxvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Eitzen, MNCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount SterlingVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Harpers Ferry, IACity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Waterville, IACity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| StoddardVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| SenecaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| ChaseburgVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| ViroquaCity | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| Waukon, IACity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Gays MillsVillage | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| Brownsville, MNCity | 20 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is De Soto, WI in?
- De Soto is in Vernon County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of De Soto, WI?
- About 503 people live in De Soto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near De Soto?
- Nearby places include Lansing, IA (5 mi), New Albin, IA (6.6 mi), Ferryville (7.6 mi), Genoa (9.7 mi), Lynxville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023