At a Glance
Median Income
$56,740
$30,725 per capita
Home Value
$295,900
Zillow: $385,787
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
2,150/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
258 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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 $56,740 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,725. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,944 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lebanon is $295,900 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,787. Median rent is $1,274/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Lebanon reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,150/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population18,978
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,647/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,740
Per Capita$30,725
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$6,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
B+
Home Value$295,900
Rent$1,274
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$385,787
Housing Units7,718
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property2,150/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation348 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Lebanon was founded in 1878.
The median home in Lebanon was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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