Lebanon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,157 Population 1,035/sq mi density
$42,157 Median Income $25,883 per capita
$152,200 Home Value $237,138 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
418 Violent Crime/100K 2,068 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,157 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lebanon, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,157
44% below
$25,883 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
46% below
Zillow: $237,138
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
418/100K
10% above
2,068/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
22.5% 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
56%
Home Value
54%
Rent
70%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 $42,157 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,883. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lebanon is $152,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,138. Median rent is $814/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Lebanon reports 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,068/100K.

Education

17.9% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,157
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,035/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,157
Per Capita$25,883
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty14.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,200
Rent$814
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$237,138
Housing Units6,789
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent418/100K
Property2,068/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation1,266 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.8%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lebanon was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (29 miles).
20.5% of the population has a disability.