Lansing, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
155 Population 196/sq mi density
$101,300 Home Value $96,577 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lansing, MN

At a Glance

Home Value
$101,300
64% below
Zillow: $96,577
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°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)

Home Value
36%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lansing a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lansing is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,577. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

7.7% of adults in Lansing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lansing has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population155
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$32,376
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

Home Value$101,300
Rent
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$96,577
Housing Units87
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,955/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,229 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband58.4%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lansing was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.