Lebanon, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Lebanon is a small city in Indiana with a population of 17,575. Residents earn $63,773 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
17,575 Population 1,015/sq mi density
$63,773 Median Income $32,068 per capita
$179,200 Home Value $291,355 Zillow
$900 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,773 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,200 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,773
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $179,200
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.9%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Lebanon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population17,575
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,773
Per Capita$32,068
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$6,412M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,200
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$291,355

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation949 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+88.8%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute21 min
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lebanon receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lebanon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lebanon is $63,773, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lebanon is $179,200, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Lebanon has a population of 17,575 with a density of 1,015 people per square mile. The median age is 33.7 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Black.

Population

17,575
Total Population
1,015
People / sq mi
33.7yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
17.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lebanon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.0%
55% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lebanon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lebanon is $63,773, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Lebanon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,773
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,068
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$138,755

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,538
County GDP$6,412M

Business (County)

Restaurants141
Healthcare170
Retail183
Manufacturing78

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,156
104% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.4 min
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lebanon is $179,200, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $291,355.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$179,200
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$291,355
Median List Price$275,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$275,000
$/Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold14
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops34.8%
Inventory46

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,667

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,156
104% above US avg
Effective Rate3.99%
In Lebanon, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lebanon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.8%
Checkup Rate78.1%
Premature Death6,189/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access83.1%
Healthcare Facilities170

Crime Rates: Lebanon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation949 ft (289 m)
Area17.3 sq mi (44.8 km²)
Population Density1,015/sq mi
Coordinates40.0331°N, 86.4482°W
County FIPS18011
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57%
D 41%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.9%
32% below US avg
High School+88.8%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,015/sq mi
Total Area17.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations9
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities170
Restaurants141
Retail Stores183

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.4 min
Work from Home11.8%

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