The Town FilesDesloge, Missouri
City in St. Francois County · population 4,823 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $127,500
- Household income
- $60,820
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 38.1
Desloge is a city of 4,823 people in St. Francois County, Missouri. The median home is worth $127,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more vibrant than 84% of Missouri towns, hipper than 77% of Missouri towns, more walkable than 75% of Missouri towns.
How Desloge ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Desloge is worth $127,500, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $60,820, which is more affordable than 80% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $636 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Desloge | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $636 | $855 |
| Median household income | $60,820 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Desloge
| People | Desloge | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in Desloge
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 22.6°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.7 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Desloge since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 21, 1957 about 5.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 55 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 31, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 77 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 8, 2015.
Severe weather in St. Francois County since 1996
St. Francois County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| January 2, 2016 | Flood | EM-3374: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in St. Francois County
St. Francois County had 23,026 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,743 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Desloge itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Desloge
3 public schools with 1,107 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM. | 3-4 | 391 | 14.5 |
| NORTH CO. MIDDLE | 7-8 | 362 | 11.7 |
| INTERMEDIATE SCH. | 5-6 | 354 | 13.1 |
Towns near Desloge
- Bonne Terre, MO3.4 mi · 6,903 people · home $153,000
- Park Hills, MO4.2 mi · 8,587 people · home $131,300
- Farmington, MO8.1 mi · 18,217 people · home $196,500
- Potosi, MO14.5 mi · 2,538 people · home $110,100
- De Soto, MO18.5 mi · 6,449 people · home $160,700
- Festus, MO24.5 mi · 12,706 people · home $223,600
- Fredericktown, MO24.6 mi · 4,429 people · home $136,100
- Hillsboro, MO24.9 mi · 3,473 people · home $221,200
Desloge questions
Is Desloge, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Desloge scores better for retirees than 24% of Missouri towns and quieter than 45%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Desloge?
The median owner-occupied home in Desloge is valued at $127,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,820, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $636 a month.
What is the weather like in Desloge?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 8.7 inches of snow.
Does Desloge get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Desloge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 21, 1957. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)