Lebanon, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Russell County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,133 Population 650/sq mi density
$57,578 Median Income $29,122 per capita
$161,900 Home Value $204,840 Zillow
$643 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
129 Violent Crime/100K 3,197 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,578 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,900 home value, $643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lebanon, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,578
23% below
$29,122 per capita
Home Value
$161,900
43% below
Zillow: $204,840
Median Rent
$643/mo
45% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% below
3,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
77%
Home Value
57%
Rent
55%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lebanon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lebanon residents earn a median household income of $57,578 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,122. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 565 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lebanon is $161,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,840. Median rent is $643/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Lebanon reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,197/100K.

Education

17.7% of adults in Lebanon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lebanon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,133
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,578
Per Capita$29,122
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,900
Rent$643
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$204,840
Housing Units1,621
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent129/100K
Property3,197/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation2,019 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Lebanon was founded in 1819.
The median home in Lebanon was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.