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Lansing, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Ashe County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
222
Population
600/sq mi density
$49,083
Median Income
$25,458 per capita
$155,500
Home Value
$271,331 Zillow
$961
Median Rent
36.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
62
Violent Crime/100K
804 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,083 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $961/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lansing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Lansing has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (3.5").