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Living in
Lebanon.
About
Life in Lebanon
Most people move to Lebanon for its genuine affordability and strong job market, not the other way around. With a median home value around $195,600 and median household income of $65,154, you're actually building equity here rather than stretching yourself thin—rent averages $1,000 a month if that's your path. The economy isn't flashy, but it's stable: major employers include Festool's U.S. headquarters, Subaru's distribution center, Hendrickson manufacturing, and a sprawling healthcare presence through Witham Health Services.
Lebanon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
2.9%
Broadband Internet
90.0%
of households
Population Growth
+6.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lebanon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lebanon, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (40.2%), and 5.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.9%
of households
Married Couples
41.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Lebanon
In Lebanon, rent runs 9% below the IN average, and home values are 10% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,413
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $302,000 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Lebanon and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Boone County, which includes Lebanon, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Lebanon: Boone County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Boone County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lebanon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute21.2 min avg
How Lebanon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lebanon, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lebanon runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
235.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
913.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lebanon Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
43.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Boone County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Boone County, which includes Lebanon, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $396,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $93,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Hail | $133,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $61,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Boone County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Boone County, which includes Lebanon, is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
33
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Boone County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lebanon has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Annual Snowfall
18.1"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
114
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 39°F | 23°F | 2.47" |
| Mar | 50°F | 32°F | 3.16" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 4.30" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.56" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.83" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 2.85" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.29" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.97" |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 3.43" |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.88" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lebanon
Lebanon has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Witham Health Services
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Orthoindy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 13.8 mi away · Indianapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lebanon
Lebanon's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lebanon
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Lebanon
Lebanon Public Library
104 East Washington Street, Lebanon
Cities Near Lebanon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lebanon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lebanon FAQ
Is Lebanon, Indiana affordable?⌄
Lebanon's median rent is $962/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $65,154/year. Median home value is $195,600.
Is Lebanon, Indiana safe?⌄
Lebanon's violent crime rate was 236 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 914 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lebanon, Indiana?⌄
Boone County, which includes Lebanon, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lebanon, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Lebanon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $962/month and median household income is $65,154/year. The median home value is $195,600. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lebanon, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Lebanon is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from