The Town FilesDeSoto County, Mississippi
191,301 people. The median home is worth $269,600 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $85,297.
Towns in DeSoto County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven | 54,648 | $236,300 | $78,483 | 36.2 |
| Olive Branch | 39,711 | $290,000 | $100,606 | 38.0 |
| Horn Lake | 26,736 | $171,400 | $53,311 | 33.5 |
| Hernando | 17,138 | $315,900 | $76,950 | 38.6 |
People and housing
| DeSoto County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,451 | $820 |
| Median household income | $85,297 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
72,666 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,687 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 663 storm events in DeSoto County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
DeSoto County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3474: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).