De Soto, Missouri

About De Soto

De Soto, MO is a close-knit town located in eastern Missouri, home to 6,503 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

De Soto holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,485 residents per square mile.

📰 De Soto News Today

• De Soto fire chief warns of dangers from stop sign vandalism FOX 2 · Jun 9
• Sally May Ozanich Obituary (2026) - De Soto, MO - Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Inc. - De Soto Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Suspicious fire destroys vacant house near De Soto Leader Publications · Jun 27
• Officials warn of potential dangers following rise in street sign vandalizations in De Soto First Alert 4 · Jun 11
• 4801 Lake Ridge Trl Unit 5, De Soto, MO 63020 realtor.com · Aug 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes De Soto Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named De Soto — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,503.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in De Soto

• Fat Boy's Saloon & Grill — american
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Sherwood's Classic Eats — american
• Huddle House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in De Soto

• Railroad Workers Memorial Park reviews ★
• City Soccer Park reviews ★
• Eastside Community Park reviews ★
• Joachim Park reviews ★
• Ritcher Park reviews ★
• Spross Park reviews ★
• Walther Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in De Soto

• DESOTO JR. HIGH
• DESOTO SR. HIGH
• EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
• VINELAND ELEM.

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of De Soto

🏘️ Nearby Communities