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Learn More About DeSoto County Florida

Welcome to DeSoto County, Florida! Consisting of historic, quiet areas with wildlife amenities, this small town is an attractive place to settle down.

Things To Do In DeSoto County Florida

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

14,311

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DeSoto County Schools
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School NameAddressTypeRating
Desoto County School District530 N La Solona Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesDistrict
DeSoto County High School1710 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesHigh School
DeSoto Middle School420 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesMiddle School
Memorial Elementary School851 E Hickory St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesElementary School
West Elementary School304 W Imogene St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesElementary School
Desoto Virtual Instruction494 N Manatee Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
Nocatee Elementary School4846 SW Shores Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesElementary School
Faith Preparatory School of Lake Suzy12100 SW Academy Dr, Arcadia, FL 34269, United StatesN/A
South Florida State College: DeSoto Campus2251 NE Turner Ave #2700, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
Faith Community Worship Center and Christian AcademyN, 201 11th Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
DeSoto School Board422 N La Solona Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
Smith Brown RCMA14 School Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
Owens School5586 Owens School Rd, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
Oak Hill SchoolArcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
Avalyn ChildsDeSoto Middle School, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
DeSoto Start CenterArcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
Schools Public Lunchroom705 W Winthrop St, Arcadia, FL 34266, United StatesN/A
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