Kasota, Minnesota
City · Population 718 · #412 in Minnesota
About Kasota
Set in the southern part of Minnesota, Kasota is a tiny community counting 718 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Kasota is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 579 residents per square mile.
📰 Kasota News Today
- North Mankato man injured after car lands in Minnesota River Mankato Free Press · Jul 27
- In the News: Feature Story on St. Thomas’ Kasota Stone Tradition news.stthomas.edu · Oct 24
- Kasota man threatened teen with BB gun, charges say | News southernminn.com · Dec 30
- Ann M. Vaughn Obituary (2026) - Kasota, MN - Saint Peter Funeral Home - Klein Chapel Legacy obituary · May 3
- For nearly 100 years, St. Thomas has used one type of stone from a MN quarry on almost every building kare11.com · Oct 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kasota Unique
- The only place in America named Kasota — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kasota
- Kasota Municipal Park reviews ★
- Lake Washington Park reviews ★
- Seven Mile Creek County Park reviews ★
- Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, Larson Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, Oak Leaf Lake Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kasota
- MN SECURITY HOSPITAL YAAP
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)718
Rank in state#412 of 855
Land area1.24 sq mi
Density579/sq mi
Coordinates44.2919, -93.9685