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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 40.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,265/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5365°N, 93.7112°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winnebago County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.3 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Kiester has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").