Lebanon, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marion County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
6,364 Population 930/sq mi density
$39,483 Median Income $21,335 per capita
$130,100 Home Value $232,008 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
152 Violent Crime/100K 986 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,483 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lebanon, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,483
47% below
$21,335 per capita
Home Value
$130,100
54% below
Zillow: $232,008
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
60% below
986/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
53%
Home Value
46%
Rent
60%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lebanon residents earn a median household income of $39,483 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,335. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lebanon is $130,100 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,008. Median rent is $702/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Lebanon reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 986/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,364
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,483
Per Capita$21,335
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$1,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,100
Rent$702
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$232,008
Housing Units2,807
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent152/100K
Property986/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
Elevation796 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lebanon was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.