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Lebanon is a small town in Virginia with a population of 3,133. Residents earn $57,578 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lebanon receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lebanon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lebanon is $57,578, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lebanon is $161,900, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $643 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lebanon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 148 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,299 per 100,000, 119% above the national average.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,578 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,122 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,630 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 565 |
| County GDP | $904M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 70 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,915 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $161,900 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,059 |
| Census Median Rent | $643 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,915 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,093/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Total Violent | 148.2/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 59.3/100K |
| Robbery | 59.3/100K |
| Assault | 29.7/100K |
| Total Property | 4,298.8/100K |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 296.5/100K |
| Theft | 4,002.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 29.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.9 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,019 ft (615 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8995°N, 82.0785°W |
| County FIPS | 51167 |
Winner: Republican by 67.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |