South Lebanon, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Warren County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,552 Population 1,905/sq mi density
$110,729 Median Income $42,647 per capita
$315,800 Home Value $386,542 Zillow
$1,086 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$110,729 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$315,800 home value, $1,086/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
South Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation748 ft (228 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density1,905/sq mi
Coordinates39.3633°N, 84.2201°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportMiddletown Regional/Hook Field (MWO)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.2%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0491 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 127 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 70 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 136 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 150 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 133 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 133 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 116 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 75 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 94 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 77 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 130 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 92 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 150 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

488 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 2,761 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 33 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 72 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 73 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 38 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 20 km 4
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 30 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 30 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 78 km 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 46 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 71 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 60 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

South Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.8").

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