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Welcome to DeSoto County, Florida! Consisting of historic, quiet areas with wildlife amenities, this small town is an attractive place to settle down.
The Brownville Park and Boat Ramp on the Peace River is accessible to anyone who has a boat, kayak, etc., and the river gives you a ‘lazy river’ feel as you drift down the coast. Along the shore are beautiful trails that you can walk to take in the quiet ambiance around you.
Also located down the Peace River is the Peace River Gardens, a great place to relax in your free time and appreciate the greenery. Contact us and we’ll assist you with finding the home for you in DeSoto county!
Find out more about homes for sale in DeSoto County Florida here on Just Florida Homes and discover your new forever home on Florida’s best home search!
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EMPLOYS THE LARGEST % OF THE WORKFORCE IN THIS AREA
14,967
TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
65
POPULATION DENSITY PER SQUARE MILE
18 yrs
AVERAGE LENGTH OF HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANCY
14,311
AVERAGE YEAR BUILT
7%
ADULTS WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE
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| School Name | Address | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto County School District | 530 N La Solona Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | District | |
| DeSoto County High School | 1710 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | High School | |
| DeSoto Middle School | 420 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | Middle School | |
| Memorial Elementary School | 851 E Hickory St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | Elementary School | |
| West Elementary School | 304 W Imogene St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | Elementary School | |
| Desoto Virtual Instruction | 494 N Manatee Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A | |
| Nocatee Elementary School | 4846 SW Shores Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | Elementary School | |
| Faith Preparatory School of Lake Suzy | 12100 SW Academy Dr, Arcadia, FL 34269, United States | N/A | |
| South Florida State College: DeSoto Campus | 2251 NE Turner Ave #2700, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A | |
| Faith Community Worship Center and Christian Academy | N, 201 11th Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A | |
| DeSoto School Board | 422 N La Solona Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A | |
| Smith Brown RCMA | 14 School Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A | |
| Owens School | 5586 Owens School Rd, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A | |
| Oak Hill School | Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A | |
| Avalyn Childs | DeSoto Middle School, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A | |
| DeSoto Start Center | Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A | |
| Schools Public Lunchroom | 705 W Winthrop St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States | N/A |
