Lansing, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ingham County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
112,546
Population
2,859/sq mi density
$52,170
Median Income
$29,894 per capita
$119,400
Home Value
$169,388 Zillow
$976
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
1,348
Violent Crime/100K
2,535 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,170 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $976/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,348 violent crimes/100K (255% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lansing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 50.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 39.4 sq mi (102.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,859/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7143°N, 84.5609°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Capital Region International (LAN) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.40 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Lansing has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").