De Soto is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,701.
Population1,701
Median Home$88,800
Area0.91 sq mi
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Cause of deadly house fire under investigation in De Soto, Ill.
Cause of deadly house fire under investigation in De Soto, Ill. KFVS12
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Boil water order for De Soto residents after line break
Boil water order for De Soto residents after line break WSIL-TV
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NewsNOV 03, 2025
One person hospitalized in De Soto house fire
One person hospitalized in De Soto house fire Southern Illinoisan
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