How long is the commute from De Soto, MO?
Workers who live in De Soto, MO take an average of 36.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
15.7% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.4 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in De Soto get to work
| Means of transportation | De Soto | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±12.4 points) | 79.5% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±6.2 points) | 7.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.7% (±8.2 points) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In De Soto, the average commute is higher than in Jefferson County (30.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In De Soto, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, De Soto ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 99 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in De Soto
| Vehicles available | De Soto | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±3.9 points) | 3.7% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±9.7 points) | 25.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±9.2 points) | 41.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±4.9 points) | 29.5% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In De Soto, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in De Soto
| De Soto | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.7% (±8.2 points) | 11.5% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±4.4 points) | 91.7% (±0.9 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In De Soto, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (91.7%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near De Soto
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto | — | 36.4 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Summer Set | 3.8 mi | 43.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Olympian Village | 5.6 mi | 32.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 6.4 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Raintree Plantation | 8.2 mi | 37.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Festus | 9.8 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Crystal City | 11 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Herculaneum | 12 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Pevely | 13 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Festus, MO (26.4 minutes), Herculaneum, MO (29.3 minutes), Pevely, MO (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer Set | 43.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 2 | Cedar Hill Lakes | 39.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 3 | Byrnes Mill | 38.1 minutes (±12.5) |
| 4 | Raintree Plantation | 37.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 | LaBarque Creek | 36.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 6 | De Soto | 36.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Hillsboro | 33.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Olympian Village | 32.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 9 | Crystal City | 32.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Scotsdale | 30.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 | Barnhart | 30.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Herculaneum | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about De Soto
How long is the average commute in De Soto?
Workers who live in De Soto, MO take an average of 36.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in De Soto without a car?
9.4% of households in De Soto have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in De Soto?
15.7% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in De Soto worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Soto city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Soto city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Soto city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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