Lansing, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Allamakee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,111 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$49,537 Median Income $34,311 per capita
$145,800 Home Value $288,588 Zillow
$581 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
105 Violent Crime/100K 315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,537 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $581/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lansing, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,537
34% below
$34,311 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
48% below
Zillow: $288,588
Median Rent
$581/mo
50% below
16.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
72% below
315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Lansing Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lansing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
52%
Rent
50%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lansing 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

Lansing residents earn a median household income of $49,537 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,311. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lansing is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,588. Median rent is $581/month, with 16.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Lansing reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 315/100K.

Education

21.0% of adults in Lansing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lansing has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,111
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,537
Per Capita$34,311
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$581
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$288,588
Housing Units644
Rent Burden16.6%

Crime

F
Violent105/100K
Property315/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,990/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation684 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Lansing was founded in 1851.
The median home in Lansing was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.