At a Glance
Median Income
$63,773
$32,068 per capita
Home Value
$179,200
Zillow: $303,537
Median Rent
$900/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
333/100K
969/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.8% 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
3.2 / 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 $63,773 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,068. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,538 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lebanon is $179,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,537. Median rent is $900/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Lebanon reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 969/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population17,575
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,015/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,773
Per Capita$32,068
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$6,412M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,200
Rent$900
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$303,537
Housing Units7,401
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent333/100K
Property969/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation949 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lebanon was founded in 1832.
The median home in Lebanon was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.