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De Soto, IA

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Population
976
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
942 ft
Median Home Value
$227,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$97,109
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About De Soto

Located along Interstate 80 just west of the Des Moines metro, De Soto gives you a quiet, small-town setting with an easy daily commute. Home to around a thousand residents, this Dallas County community offers plenty of open space, scenic spots along the South Raccoon River, and a close-knit neighborhood feel. For anyone moving to central Iowa who wants room to breathe without giving up city conveniences, De Soto is well worth a look.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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