What are the schools like in Kasson, MN?

Kasson is served primarily by ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.6:1.

What is the median household income in Kasson?

The median household income in Kasson, MN is $91,581 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Kasson, MN?

Kasson has an average high temperature of 22.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Kasson, MN affordable or expensive?

Kasson's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kasson is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $243,100 and the median rent is $796 per month.

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

Kasson has a violent crime rate of 97.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 416.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kasson, MN a Good Place to Live?

Kasson is a small town of 6,855 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $91,581 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Kasson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kasson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kasson 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: 93.1

Kasson's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kasson costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kasson, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$243,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$796	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,581	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kasson's violent crime rate is 97.1 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

97.1 /100k

Property Crime

416.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kasson is served primarily by ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kasson, MN	National Avg
School District	ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	5.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kasson sees average highs of 22.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July, with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation and 44.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kasson, MN
Average High — January	22.6°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	36.3"
Annual Snowfall	44.4"

Demographics

Metric	Kasson, MN	National Avg
Population	6,855	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mantorville, MN 2 mi Dodge Center, MN 5 mi Byron, MN 5 mi Hayfield, MN 11 mi West Concord, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Kasson

Kasson, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55944

Kasson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasson, MN affordable or expensive?

Kasson's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kasson roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $243,100 and median rent is $796/month.

What is the crime rate in Kasson, MN?

Kasson's violent crime rate is 97.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 416.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kasson?

Public schools in Kasson are operated by ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.6:1. 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kasson, MN a good place to live?

Kasson, MN has a population of 6,855, a median household income of $91,581, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Kasson?

Kasson averages 22.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches with about 44.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kasson?

Kasson, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55944.

What is the population of Kasson?

The population of Kasson, Minnesota is 6,855 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kasson?

Key numbers for living in Kasson: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $243,100, median household income $91,581, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kasson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.