At a Glance
Median Income
$84,766
$39,189 per capita
Home Value
$146,600
Zillow: $176,882
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
12.8% smoking rate
How Lebanon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lebanon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lebanon residents earn a median household income of $84,766 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,189. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lebanon is $146,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,882. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Lebanon reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 220/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,431
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,641/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,766
Per Capita$39,189
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,600
Rent$1,125
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$176,882
Housing Units2,079
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property220/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation456 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lebanon was built in 1991.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.