Kasson, Minnesota

Kasson
US-14 and MN-57 junction in town
US-14 and MN-57 junction in town
Motto: 
"We're Ready For You"
Location of Kasson within Dodge County and state of Minnesota
Location of Kasson
within Dodge County and state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°01′54″N 92°45′12″W / 44.03167°N 92.75333°W / 44.03167; -92.75333
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyDodge
Area
 • Total
3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2)
 • Land3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,263 ft (385 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,851
 • Density2,252.88/sq mi (869.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55944
Area code507
FIPS code27-32498[3]
GNIS feature ID2395495[2]
Websitewww.cityofkasson.com

Kasson (/ˈkæsən/ KASS-ən)[4] is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,851 at the 2020 census.[5] The city is located 13 miles (21 km) west of Rochester along U.S. Highway 14 and is one of the endpoints of Minnesota State Highway 57. The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad's main freight rail line also runs through the city. Kasson shares a school system with nearby Mantorville (the "K–M Komets"). The K–M school system is a member of the Zumbro Education school district (ZED). Kasson is part of the Rochester, MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kasson, Minnesota
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011. [dead link]