At a Glance
Median Income
$70,200
$31,860 per capita
Home Value
$171,400
Zillow: $356,728
Median Rent
$643/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
13.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kasota a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 15.3% (325% 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 $356,728. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population602
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,200
Per Capita$31,860
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,400
Rent$643
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$356,728
Housing Units287
Rent Burden20.2%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
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.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.