LaneKS
A town of 244, settled in 1863.
Is Lane a good place to live?
Lane has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
244 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lane: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lane, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lane.
The average trip to work in Lane is longer than in most of Kansas or the rest of the country
The top destinations are Ottawa (18%), Olathe (10%) and Overland Park (7%). In Lane, the income of the median household is $47,000. 15% of residents live below the poverty line here, against 9.1% in Kansas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. For half of commuters, work is under 34 miles away.
| Lane | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 36 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Lane’s year
In Lane, the midsummer high is 89°F, below the Kansas town median (91°F) but above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Lane is
The share of adults in Lane who have been diagnosed with depression: 21%. Two figures for adults locally: 17% smoke cigarettes, 33% sleep under 7 hours.
| Lane | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
| What stands out | Lane | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| More adults with arthritis | 30.3% | 25.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.8% | 3.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Lane has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
FEMA puts just over two fifths of Lane’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 16% to tornadoes. On expected storm and flood damage, Lane sits above 57% of U.S. communities. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2019.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical home in Lane: about $237K
86% of households are owner-occupiers in Lane. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 8.4% in value. The rent at the middle of the market here is $1,097 a month.
| Lane | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,097 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Lane
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lane
About 1 of every 100 Lane residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
100% of working residents leave Lane for work
Where Lane’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Lane
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lane, KS a good place to live?
Lane has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.