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Lansing, Kansas

Introduction to Lansing, Kansas

Lansing, Kansas, in Leavenworth county, is located 20 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lansing has a population of 9,199.

Lansing History

The city of Lansing is named after James William Lansing. He was the co - owner of a piece of land that spread across an area of around 90 acres. In the year 1878, the area was platted. It was named as the “Town of Lansing”. Lansing was incorporated in the year 1959. Lansing has the state’s oldest and largest detention and rehabilitation facility. The city has become an important shipping point since the opening of the coal mine in the prison.

Lansing and nearby Attractions

  • Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site
  • Lansing Historical Museum
  • Natural History Museum
  • Kansas City Zoo
  • Worlds of Fun

Things To Do In Lansing

Visitors to the city can take a look around the parks like Clinton State Park, Weston Bend State Park, and Lewis and Clark State Park; and enjoy the facilities offered by them. Wild life lovers can take a trip to the Kansas City Zoo. Saint Francis DeSales Church is an attractive church located in the city. Tourists can also participate in the local festival Lansing Daze, which takes place in the month of June evey year.

Lansing Transportation

One of the nearest airports to Lansing is Kansas City International Airport.

Lansing Higher Education

Kansas City Kansas Community College, Park University, and University Of Kansas Medical Center offer opportunities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyLansing Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLansing Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLansing People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Lansing Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Lansing Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Lansing College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Lansing, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times63
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime43

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