At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$21,592 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
Zillow: $237,981
Median Rent
$594/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.5% smoking rate
How Lane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lane a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lane residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,592. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 711 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lane is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,981. Median rent is $594/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
8.5% of adults in Lane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lane has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population170
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density739/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$21,592
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent$594
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$237,981
Housing Units113
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation887 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband71.3%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lane was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.