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Lansing, IA


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Lansing, Iowa

Lansing, Iowa, in Allamakee county, is 30 miles S of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 143 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,012.

The People and Families of Lansing

In Lansing, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Lansing live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lansing had a median family income of $34,519. An unusual characteristic of Lansing is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Lansing Housing

About 76% of housing units in Lansing are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Lansing has been around for years.

Commuting

In Lansing, 82% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Lansing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Lansing Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lansing, IA

Comparing Lansing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men64
Well-Paid Single Women64
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times85
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built11
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