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Lebanon, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marion County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,364 Population 930/sq mi density
$39,483 Median Income $21,335 per capita
$130,100 Home Value $225,150 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
210 Violent Crime/100K 1,540 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,483 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 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: $225,150
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
210/100K
45% below
1,540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
299 sunny days/yr

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
94%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 3.4% (6% below 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 $225,150. 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 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,540/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,364
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,483
Per Capita$21,335
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$1,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,100
Rent$702
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$225,150
Housing Units2,807
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent210/100K
Property1,540/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary350/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.