Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Lebanon Junction is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,201. Residents earn $52,000 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lebanon Junction receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lebanon Junction has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Lebanon Junction is $52,000, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Lebanon Junction is $134,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $801 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Lebanon Junction is below the national average at 212 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,699 per 100,000, near the national average.
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Lebanon Junction enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,000 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,854 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,006 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,787 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,788 |
| County GDP | $3,824M |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Healthcare | 130 |
| Retail | 185 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,555 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.64% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $134,700 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $237,617 |
| Census Median Rent | $801 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,555 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.64% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,263/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Total Violent | 212.4/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 106.2/100K |
| Assault | 106.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,699.4/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 584.2/100K |
| Theft | 955.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 159.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.6 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 569 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8352°N, 85.7224°W |
| County FIPS | 21029 |
Winner: Republican by 51 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Retail Stores | 185 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |