Lansing, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Lansing is a small town in Ohio with a population of 352.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
352 Population 1,257/sq mi density
$103,700 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $103,700
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 42.1%
25% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.0%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Lansing Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population352
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$27,107
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$5,057M
Commute27 min

Housing

Home Value$103,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units229

Health

Obesity41.0%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking19.1%
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation703 ft (214 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+34.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.0%
Libraries1

Is Lansing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lansing receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lansing stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lansing is $103,700, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 42.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lansing experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lansing has a population of 352 with a density of 1,257 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%).

Population

352
Total Population
1,257
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lansing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lansing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lansing is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Lansing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$27,107
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
IRS Avg AGI$75,258

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,794
County GDP$5,057M

Business (County)

Restaurants140
Healthcare229
Retail186
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,676
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lansing is $103,700, 63% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,700
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.9%
Housing Units229
Median Year Built1946

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,676
5% above US avg
Effective Rate3.54%
In Lansing, 41.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 19.1% are current smokers. 28.6% report depression. 30.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lansing vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.0%
28% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD8.2%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.1%
36% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity30.7%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress15.1%
Short Sleep40.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.0%
Dental Visits59.6%
Premature Death11,927/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities229
Lansing has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation703 ft (214 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,257/sq mi
Coordinates40.0761°N, 80.7924°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54069
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62%
D 36%

Winner: Republican by 26 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.1%
25% above US avg
High School+97.2%
Graduate Degree+34.2%
School Test Score5.90
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,257/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities229
Restaurants140
Retail Stores186

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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