The Town FilesDeSoto County, Florida
35,386 people. The median home is worth $174,100 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $54,417.
Towns in DeSoto County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 7,420 | $177,700 | $39,677 | 36.2 |
| Southeast Arcadia | 6,299 | $169,200 | $60,169 | 37.6 |
People and housing
| DeSoto County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $932 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $54,417 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 43.5 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.1% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
9,915 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,347 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 199 storm events in DeSoto County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
DeSoto County has been included in 38 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).