Lansing, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,111 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,537 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$145,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$470 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allamakee County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allamakee County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 17
Feb 1 8 22
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 5 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 10 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Kee High School
<1 miles, E · 4.6star
Lansing Middle School
<1 miles, N · 4.6star
De Soto Virtual School
5 miles, NE · 3.2star
De Soto High
5 miles, NE · 2.8star
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Colleges

Luther College
29 miles, W · 2.8star
Viterbo University
31 miles, N · 2.8star
Western Technical College
32 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Vernon Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E · 4.1star
Winneshiek Medical Center
28 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
36 miles, N · 1star
Dubuque Regional Airport
71 miles, S · 1star
Rochester International Airport
74 miles, NW · 1star
Waterloo Regional Airport
81 miles, W · 1star
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