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Lansing

A township of 906 people in Mower County, Minnesota

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Conserved land6.7%1,309 of 19,531 acres

Trails1.2 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves2named on the map

1Ramsey Mill Pond Wildlife Management Area338 acres Directions

2Wildwood Park26 acres Directions

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About Lansing

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US

132Population

0.8 sq miArea

1,230 ftElevation

Lansing is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lansing Township, Mower County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 132 as of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code55950

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Living in Lansing

Housing in Lansing

$175K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $175,000 in May 2026.

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Work & commute in Lansing

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Most working residents leave Lansing for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Austin (47%), Rochester (13%) and Owatonna (2%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Austin

47%

Rochester

13%

Owatonna

2%

Albert Lea

2%

0%Work in townlive and work in Lansing 8 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 94Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Lansing

Compared with Minnesota

16worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.1%More uninsured adultsMN 7.5% · worse 17.6%More adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · worse 8%More adults facing a utility shut-offMN 5.7% · worse

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinAlbert Lea · 19.2 mi · ER

Community Health Service Inc. - RochesterRochester · 35.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · Lansing

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 55912 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lansing →

Natural hazards in Lansing

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

49Does Lansing flood?paid flood claims since 1978 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Lansing MapLansing vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Lansing

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Lansing has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter

54° / 34°Spring

79° / 58°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Lansing get?About 43 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Lansing

Nearest: Austin Public LibraryAustin · 3.9 miles · 50 hrs a week

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