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Kasota, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
602 Population 485/sq mi density
$70,200 Median Income $31,860 per capita
$171,400 Home Value $340,462 Zillow
$643 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 1,556 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$70,200 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, $643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kasota, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,200
7% below
$31,860 per capita
Home Value
$171,400
39% below
Zillow: $340,462
Median Rent
$643/mo
45% below
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
77% below
1,556/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
203% above
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Kasota Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kasota's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
61%
Rent
55%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
303%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kasota a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kasota residents earn a median household income of $70,200 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,860. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kasota is $171,400 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,462. Median rent is $643/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Kasota reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,556/100K.

Education

11.2% of adults in Kasota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kasota has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population602
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,200
Per Capita$31,860
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,400
Rent$643
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$340,462
Housing Units287
Rent Burden20.2%

Crime

F
Violent87/100K
Property1,556/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,478/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation802 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Kasota was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.