Lebanon, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Boone County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17,575 Population 1,015/sq mi density
$63,773 Median Income $32,068 per capita
$179,200 Home Value $303,537 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
333 Violent Crime/100K 969 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,773 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,200 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation949 ft (289 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.3 km²)
Population Density1,015/sq mi
Coordinates40.0331°N, 86.4482°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 22.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience98.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 17, 2021.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 75 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 82 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 52 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 40 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 51 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 101 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

617 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,999 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 65 km 3
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 95 km 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 18
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 36 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 41 km 25
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 95 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 85 km 2
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 92 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,102 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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