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Lansing, IA
City in Allamakee County, Iowa.
Population
1,115
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,034
ZIP codes
0
Lansing and its ZIP codes
Lansing at a glance
- Lansing is about 18 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,625 a year, 13% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 (19% below Iowa) and median rent is $579 a month.
Local data for Lansing, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lansing, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,625
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$579/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
48.1
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (472), Irish Americans (192), Norwegian Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allamakee County. PPP loans are for Lansing.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,930
4,802 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $8,497 per person
How people get to work
Lansing, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked22.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lansing, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
422
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lansing, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Lansing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De Soto, WIVillage | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| Ferryville, WIVillage | 7 mi | 2.1 |
| New AlbinCity | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WatervilleCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Harpers FerryCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Lynxville, WIVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| WaukonCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Genoa, WIVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Seneca, WICensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount Sterling, WIVillage | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Eitzen, MNCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Eastman, WIVillage | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| Gays Mills, WIVillage | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| Stoddard, WIVillage | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Bell Center, WIVillage | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| MarquetteCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lansing, IA in?
- Lansing is in Allamakee County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Lansing, IA?
- About 1,115 people live in Lansing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lansing?
- Nearby places include De Soto, WI (5 mi), Ferryville, WI (7 mi), New Albin (9.8 mi), Waterville (11 mi), Harpers Ferry (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023