Indiana · Metropolitan Area
West Lebanon is a small town in Indiana with a population of 860. Residents earn $68,594 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Lebanon receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. West Lebanon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Lebanon is $68,594, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in West Lebanon is $111,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $578 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
West Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,594 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,329 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,011 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,701 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 169 |
| County GDP | $371M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,056 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |
| Census Median | $111,500 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $149,196 |
| Census Median Rent | $578 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,056 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,305/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 706 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2724°N, 87.3862°W |
| County FIPS | 18171 |
Winner: Republican by 57.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.0% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,387/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |