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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation796 ft (243 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density930/sq mi
Coordinates37.5702°N, 85.2601°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 125 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 123 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 132 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 148 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 134 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 150 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 60 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 142 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 61 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 148 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 72 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 103 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 52 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 71 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 143 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 144 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 141 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 57 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 138 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 1,243 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 1996 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 56 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 57 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 50 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 23 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 70 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 86 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 62 km 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 31, 1979 EF3 95 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CUT GAP (2,504 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CUT GAP 2,504 92 km
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 84 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 94 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 81 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 89 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,679 92 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 93 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 87 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 79 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 940 91 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 84 km
2017 MIZE 2 841 93 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in

Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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