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Kasota, MN
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
Population
554
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
446
ZIP codes
0
Kasota and its ZIP codes
Kasota at a glance
- Kasota is about 6.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,625, 25% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,800 (42% below Minnesota) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Kasota, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kasota, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,625
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$190,800
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (215), Irish Americans (55), Norwegian Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Sueur County. PPP loans are for Kasota.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,051
8,456 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $6,285 per person
How people get to work
Kasota, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kasota, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
88
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 3°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kasota, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Kasota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. PeterCity | 2.4 mi | 6.1 |
| ClevelandCity | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| North MankatoCity | 8.1 mi | 6.4 |
| MankatoCity | 8.6 mi | 19.9 |
| Madison LakeCity | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| NicolletCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| SkylineCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Le SueurCity | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| Le CenterCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| ElysianCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| St. ClairCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HendersonCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| JanesvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake CrystalCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| CourtlandCity | 19 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kasota, MN in?
- Kasota is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Kasota, MN?
- About 554 people live in Kasota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kasota?
- Nearby places include St. Peter (2.4 mi), Cleveland (7 mi), North Mankato (8.1 mi), Mankato (8.6 mi), Madison Lake (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023