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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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation802 ft (244 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates44.2919°N, 93.9683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Sueur County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 37.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 113 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

559 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,164 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 65 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 91 km 5
May 6, 1965 EF4 99 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 71 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 90 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 57 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 73 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 24 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 16 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 5 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 100 km 1
May 17, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 47 km
2004 EAGAN 925 86 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 51 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 38 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 56 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Kasota has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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