Jackson County, Illinois
De Soto Real Estate and Local Guide
Small rural village in Jackson County, southern Illinois, that grew as a railroad town in 1854 near Carbondale and the Big Muddy River Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know De Soto best.
About the area
Living in De Soto, IL
About 69 residents died here in the 1925 Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history, which destroyed roughly 30% of the town.
The housing market
Homes in De Soto
- About 45% of housing units are owner-occupied, with the remainder renter-occupied.
- Roughly 62% of the housing stock is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $88,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes De Soto home
Big Muddy River
Mississippi River tributary bordering the village along its eastern and southern edges
De Soto Veterans Memorial
Village memorial site honoring local veterans
DeSoto Community Park
Baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, a playground, picnic shelters, and a dog park
Senior Citizens' Park
Small downtown park a half block from local businesses for relaxing and gathering
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.