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Kiester, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winnebago County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
544 Population 1,265/sq mi density
$49,167 Median Income $29,599 per capita
$52,600 Home Value $99,078 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kiester, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,167
35% below
$29,599 per capita
Home Value
$52,600
81% below
Zillow: $99,078
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
621/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Kiester Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
176%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kiester a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kiester residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,599. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 393 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kiester is $52,600 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,078. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Kiester reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 621/100K.

Education

10.9% of adults in Kiester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kiester has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population544
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,265/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$29,599
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,600
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$99,078
Housing Units323
Rent Burden13.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property621/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,991/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,266 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kiester was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.