DeSoto

TX

Dallas County, Texas

Population 2.6M |Median income $76,547 |30 hospitals

Population
2,621,179
Dallas County
Median Income
$76,547
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$303,000
+33% vs avg
Median Age
34.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
2.6M+9%
Median Income
$76,547+55%
Median Home Value
$303,000+136%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-27%
Unemployment
5%-44%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,565/mo
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.7%
Work From Home 15.7%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 34.7%
African American 22.4%
Asian 7.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.7%
Short Sleep Duration
35.6%
High Blood Pressure
33.1%
Physical Inactivity
30.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.1%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.6%
Diabetes
12.5%
Current Smoking
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.9%
Annual Checkup 75.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.3%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 30 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
6
★★★
3
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.2/5
Total Hospitals
30
With ER
10
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER AT IRVING
IRVING · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
UT OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS JR.
DALLAS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
DALLAS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
DALLAS VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA NORTH TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
DALLAS · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★☆
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART & VASCULAR HOSPITAL - DALLAS
DALLAS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
METHODIST HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY
ADDISON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CRESCENT MEDICAL CENTER LANCASTER
LANCASTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
DALLAS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
DALLAS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL
DALLAS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — DeSoto Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Red Flag Warning Issued for Deep South Texas: Critical Fire Weather Risk Through Monday

NOAA · 2d ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Galveston Bay Through Sunday Night

NOAA · 2d ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Texas and Northwest Louisiana

NOAA · 3d ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Tyler and Jasper Counties in Southeast Texas

NOAA · 3d ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Jasper and Tyler Counties in Southeast Texas

NOAA · 3d ago
Disasters

FEMA Authorizes Fire Management Assistance for Corner Pocket Fire in Texas

FEMA · 3d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of DeSoto, TX? ▼
DeSoto, TX has a population of 2,621,179 people, located in Dallas County, Texas.
What is the median household income in DeSoto? ▼
The median household income in DeSoto, TX is $76,547 per year. The poverty rate is 13.9%.
What is the median home value in DeSoto? ▼
The median home value in DeSoto, TX is $303,000. Median rent is $1,565/month.
What are the top health concerns in DeSoto? ▼
The top health indicators in DeSoto include Obesity (35.7%), Short Sleep Duration (35.6%), High Blood Pressure (33.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in DeSoto? ▼
DeSoto has 30 hospitals with an average rating of 3.2/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in DeSoto? ▼
The median age in DeSoto, TX is 34.1 years. 35.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

DeSoto, TX is located in Dallas County, Texas. With a population of 2.6M and a median household income of $76,547, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 30 hospitals with an average rating of 3.2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the DeSoto area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Dallas County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.