Lebanon, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Wilson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
41,951 Population 1,031/sq mi density
$71,320 Median Income $36,602 per capita
$359,300 Home Value $447,311 Zillow
$1,210 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
350 Violent Crime/100K 1,038 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,320 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$359,300 home value, $1,210/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lebanon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area38.6 sq mi (99.9 km²)
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Coordinates36.1994°N, 86.3446°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 99 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 125 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 149 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 149 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 138 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 146 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 135 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 125 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 79 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 138 km
Apr 11, 2015 2 km E of Dayton, Tennessee M2.6 145 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 118 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 35 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 54 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 140 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 131 km
Mar 10, 2024 14 km W of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 129 km
Feb 29, 2024 9 km NNW of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 133 km
Jul 1, 2015 9 km S of Powells Crossroads, Tennessee M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 126 fatalities, 1,676 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 61 km 19
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 67 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 49 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 10
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 76 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 88 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 83 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 55 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 53 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 20 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 40 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 64 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 28 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,236 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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