Lansing, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
155 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$579 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$460 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mower County
2
Austin Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mower County
3
Austin Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (58%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 23, MN State House District 23B, MN
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Schools

Sumner Elementary
5 miles, SW • 1.4 star
New Dominion Academy
5 miles, S • 2.3 star
Pacelli Catholic Schools
5 miles, SW • 5 star
Austin Senior High
6 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
5 miles, SW • 1.9 star
University of Minnesota-Rochester
31 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Owatonna Hospital
28 miles, N • 4.1 star
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
31 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
26 miles, E • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
86 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
87 miles, S • 1 star
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