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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density1,035/sq mi
Coordinates37.6806°N, 92.6638°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 147 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 137 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 148 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 143 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 116 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 65 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 36 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 129 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 148 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 143 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 111 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 150 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 121 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 50 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 14 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 139 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 148 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 141 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 350 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 86 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 37 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 55 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 81 km 2
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 63 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 28 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 15, 2023 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 34 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 14 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 33 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 34 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 63 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 19 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 22 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 38 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 62 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 35 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 16 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 29 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 25 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 25 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 17 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 68 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 33 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Driest

Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (2.5").

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