The Town FilesLansing, Iowa
City in Allamakee County · population 968 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,500
- Household income
- $65,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 48.1
Lansing is a city of 968 people in Allamakee County, Iowa. The median home is worth $167,500, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Iowa towns, quieter than 79% of Iowa towns, better for retirees than 71% of Iowa towns.
How Lansing ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lansing is worth $167,500, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $65,625, which is more affordable than 30% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $579 a month. 77.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lansing | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,500 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $579 | $820 |
| Median household income | $65,625 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 77.5% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.0% | — |
Who lives in Lansing
| People | Lansing | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.7% | 88.5% |
Weather in Lansing
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 9.6°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.7 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lansing since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 17, 2026 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 21, 2024.
Severe weather in Allamakee County since 1996
Allamakee County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4732: Flooding |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4334: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Allamakee County
Allamakee County had 4,837 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,815 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Lansing itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Lansing
2 public schools with 165 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kee High School | 9-12 | 91 | 6.1 |
| Lansing Middle School | 5-8 | 74 | 74.0 |
Towns near Lansing
- Wheatland, WI6.9 mi · 588 people · home $228,300
- Freeman, WI7.1 mi · 727 people · home $207,400
- Sterling, WI12.5 mi · 550 people · home $222,600
- Seneca, WI12.9 mi · 932 people · home $201,600
- Genoa, WI13.1 mi · 753 people · home $235,200
- Waukon, IA14.3 mi · 3,827 people · home $147,200
- Utica, WI15.9 mi · 623 people · home $282,700
- Harmony, WI16.2 mi · 882 people · home $242,900
Lansing questions
Is Lansing, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lansing scores better for retirees than 71% of Iowa towns and quieter than 79%. 27.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.1).
How much does a house cost in Lansing?
The median owner-occupied home in Lansing is valued at $167,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,625, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $579 a month.
What is the weather like in Lansing?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 9.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 34.7 inches of snow.
Does Lansing get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lansing since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 17, 2026. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)