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Lebanon is a small town in Kansas with a population of 188. Residents earn $38,125 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lebanon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lebanon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lebanon is $38,125, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lebanon is $36,300, 87% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches, including 18.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,125 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,851 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $806 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,026 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
| County GDP | $221M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,740 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.55% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 56.4% |
| Public Transit | 6.4% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $36,300 |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $102,829 |
| Census Median Rent | $550 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.0% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,740 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.55% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,337/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.1 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,843 ft (562 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8102°N, 98.5573°W |
| County FIPS | 20183 |
Winner: Republican by 68.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.4% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 588/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 56.4% |
| Public Transit | 6.4% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |