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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
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.
Lansing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Lansing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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