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Kasson, MN


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Kasson, Minnesota

Kasson, Minnesota, in Dodge county, is 14 miles W of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 65 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 4,398.

The People and Families of Kasson

In Kasson, about 63% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Kasson, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kasson had a median family income of $55,880.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Kasson gave more campaign money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Kasson is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Kasson Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Kasson. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Kasson, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kasson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Kasson Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Kasson Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Kasson Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Kasson Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Kasson People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kasson Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kasson Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Kasson Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Kasson, MN

Comparing Kasson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes45
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99

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