Kiester, MN

Population
487
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,253 ft
Median Home Value
$58,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$820/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,727
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Kiester

Tucked into the rolling hills of southern Minnesota right near the Iowa border, Kiester is a quiet, friendly town where life moves at an easy pace. Main Street serves as the hub for daily routines, bringing together local businesses, the city library, and neighbors who still wave when they pass each other on Highway 22. Originally founded as a railroad stop at the turn of the twentieth century, the community has kept its down-to-earth agricultural roots and welcoming spirit.

Today, Kiester is the kind of place where residents take pride in looking out for one another. Families share school activities and classrooms through the United South Central district, while local groups keep the calendar active with traditions like the annual Farming of Yesteryear threshing show. When winter rolls in, snowmobilers take to the groomed trails heading south into Iowa to make the most of the open countryside. It is a peaceful, unhurried spot for anyone looking for space, quiet, and genuine small-town living.

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