South Lansing, New York
South Lansing is a community of 1,496 people in Tompkins County, New York.
Why visit South Lansing
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 9 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bean Hill, Rogues' Harbor Inn and Cayuga Nature Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 63 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Lansing
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Lansing
South Lansing is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Lansing had a population of 1,078. The CDP includes the hamlets of South Lansing, Terpening Corners, and Asbury. The area was first listed as a CDP before the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article South Lansing, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks4
Rogues' Harbor Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Hotel in New York, United States of America
Cayuga Nature Center
Museum · 3.1 mi
Educational institution in New York, US
Restaurants and cafes9
Salt Point Brewing
Bar and pub · Pizza · 0.5 mi
6 Louise Bement Lane, Lansing
Tu-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
Eastshore Roadhouse
Restaurant · Brunch · 0.4 mi
1928 East Shore Drive, Lansing
We-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 07:00-13:00
Lake Breeze Ice Cream
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 0.4 mi
2035 East Shore Drive, Lansing
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
East Shore Fellowship
Church · Nondenominational · 0.5 mi
2049 East Shore Drive, Lansing
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of South Lansing
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.2 in | 16.6 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 2.0 in | 14.5 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 12.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 2.8 in |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 12.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ithaca Cornell Univ Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tompkins County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Ithaca 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Forest Home 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- East Ithaca 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Groton 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Dryden 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Moravia 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Cortland West 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Cortland 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Montour Falls 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Auburn 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ROGUES HARBOR INN, TOMPKINS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CNC Lodge 3, Rob Ross/Paleontological Research Institution, CC BY-SA 4.0
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