Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Kasota is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 602. Residents earn $70,200 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Kasota receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Kasota offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Kasota is $70,200, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Kasota is $171,400, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $643 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Kasota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 37.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,200 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,860 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,053 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,276 |
| Unemployment | 10.9% |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 790 |
| County GDP | $1,243M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,786 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.79% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $171,400 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $340,462 |
| Census Median Rent | $643 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.2% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,786 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.79% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,478/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 802 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2919°N, 93.9683°W |
| County FIPS | 27079 |
Winner: Republican by 33.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.2% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.4% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |