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Kasson, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,964 Population 1,990/sq mi density
$87,295 Median Income $42,156 per capita
$264,500 Home Value $322,058 Zillow
$1,066 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 783 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,295 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$264,500 home value, $1,066/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kasson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 44.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,258 ft (383 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density1,990/sq mi
Coordinates44.0325°N, 92.7483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 44.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very 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

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

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 88 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 75 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 67 km 6
May 5, 1965 EF4 84 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 25 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 71 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 72 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 97 km 1
May 28, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 56 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 62 km
2004 EAGAN 925 97 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 67 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Kasson has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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