Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
29% of residents are 65 or older in Lanesboro, against 18% in Minnesota’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 257 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower median rent than Lanesboro. Its National Register listings include Michael Scanlan House and Lanesboro Historic District Boundary Expansion. Lanesboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Lanesboro beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1881.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lanesboro, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Lanesboro.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities. Since 2008, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lanesboro.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Lanesboro Public School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanesboro ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 249 | B− |
| Lanesboro SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 193 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
The typical Lanesboro home is worth about $228,000, down 2.1% in a year, 35% below the Minnesota typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
People 65 and older are 29% of residents (17% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 34% of residents (38% statewide). Lanesboro’s median age is 49.4 years, above both the Minnesota town median (39.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). 43% of Lanesboro adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Lanesboro | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 43% | 33% | 29% |
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.7 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Lanesboro | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.3% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.4% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 15.7% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.3% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.4% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18.7% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Lanesboro has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Lanesboro’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Lanesboro for work: only 11% work in town. Since 2013, Lanesboro has lost 65 jobs, to 303 in 2023. The average trip to work in Lanesboro is 21 minutes.
| Lanesboro | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 7.2% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
40% of adults have high blood pressure in Lanesboro. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Lanesboro. 13% of adults have diabetes in Lanesboro.
| Lanesboro | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Lanesboro | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 75.7% | 68.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.8% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sylvan Park | — | 14 |
| 2. Bass Pond Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Lanesboro; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Lanesboro residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
3 notable people were born in Lanesboro.
City in Minnesota, United States
Lanesboro is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lanesboro had a population of 724. It was named after F. A. Lane, an early landowner. The South Branch of the Root River flows through it, with a waterfall dam across from Sylvan Park. The Root River State Trail and other bike paths also serve the town. An Amish community is in the area and the town is home to many unique shops and restaurants, and a professional stage theater.
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Lanesboro has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born here, including Arthur B. Langlie and Edwin Vincent O'Hara.
