Lansing, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Ashe County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
222
Population
600/sq mi density
$49,083
Median Income
$25,458 per capita
$155,500
Home Value
$286,115 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
36.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,083 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $961/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lansing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,705 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4995°N, 81.5096°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ashe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Lansing has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.3").