What are the schools like in Kasota, MN?

School district data for Kasota is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kasota?

The median household income in Kasota, MN is $65,781 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.5%.

What is the weather like in Kasota, MN?

Kasota has an average high temperature of 21.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.9 inches.

Kasota, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kasota, MN affordable or expensive?

Kasota's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kasota is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,500 and the median rent is $703 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kasota, MN?

Kasota has a violent crime rate of 65.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 297.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kasota, MN a Good Place to Live?

Kasota is a small town of 687 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $65,781 and a 14.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Kasota stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kasota is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kasota city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Kasota's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kasota costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kasota, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$703	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,781	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kasota's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.8 /100k

Property Crime

297.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Kasota, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kasota sees average highs of 21.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 32.4 inches of annual precipitation and 37.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kasota, MN
Average High — January	21.9°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	32.4"
Annual Snowfall	37.9"

Demographics

Metric	Kasota, MN	National Avg
Population	687	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Peter, MN 3 mi Cleveland, MN 7 mi Mankato, MN 8 mi North Mankato, MN 8 mi Madison Lake, MN 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Kasota

Kasota, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56050

Kasota vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasota, MN affordable or expensive?

Kasota's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kasota roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $703/month.

What is the crime rate in Kasota, MN?

Kasota's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 297.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kasota?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kasota, MN a good place to live?

Kasota, MN has a population of 687, a median household income of $65,781, and an unemployment rate of 14.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kasota?

Kasota averages 21.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.4 inches with about 37.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kasota?

Kasota, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56050.

What is the population of Kasota?

The population of Kasota, Minnesota is 687 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kasota?

Key numbers for living in Kasota: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $65,781, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kasota side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.