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Lebanon, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lebanon County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,600
Population
6,379/sq mi density
$47,439
Median Income
$24,321 per capita
$143,200
Home Value
$278,193 Zillow
$1,024
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
250
Violent Crime/100K
2,034 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,439 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,200 home value, $1,024/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 457 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3412°N, 76.4227°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lebanon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harrisburg International (MDT) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.6").