Kasota, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
602 Population 485/sq mi density
$70,200 Median Income $31,860 per capita
$171,400 Home Value $356,728 Zillow
$643 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$70,200 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, $643/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually.

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)

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) 5.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.96"

Air Quality

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) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

Kasota has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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