Louisiana · Off-grid & homestead potential

De Soto County

70BoltScore / 100
#23 of 64 in Louisiana

De Soto County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths are decent rainfall (54.2″/yr) and productive soil and a long growing season (65.6°F avg).

How De Soto County scores

Hazard Safety58
Freedom50
Food84
Isolation46
Sovereignty82
Water89
Affordability80
$203kTypical home
0.3%Property tax
$3,577Land / acre
54.2"Annual rain
17.8% of yrsSevere drought
29 miNearest metro
30.9People / sq mi
0%Federal land
65.6°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in De Soto County, Louisiana

Is De Soto County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

De Soto County is a strong bolthole (70/100). Its strengths: decent rainfall (54.2″/yr) and productive soil and a long growing season (65.6°F avg).

How much does land cost in De Soto County, Louisiana?

Land in De Soto County runs about $3,577 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in De Soto County?

De Soto County gets about 54.2" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 17.8% of years.

How remote is De Soto County?

The nearest major metro is about 29 miles away, and population density is 30.9 people per square mile.

How De Soto compares in Louisiana

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