What are the schools like in Lebanon, KY?

Lebanon is served primarily by Marion County. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Lebanon?

The median household income in Lebanon, KY is $37,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.6%.

What is the weather like in Lebanon, KY?

Lebanon has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.5 inches.

Lebanon, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lebanon, KY affordable or expensive?

Lebanon's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lebanon is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $123,400 and the median rent is $634 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lebanon, KY?

Lebanon has a violent crime rate of 151.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 970.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lebanon, KY a Good Place to Live?

Lebanon is a small town of 6,274 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $37,500 and a 8.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Lebanon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lebanon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lebanon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.4

Lebanon's overall cost of living index is 87.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lebanon costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lebanon, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$123,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$634	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 151.6 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

151.6 /100k

Property Crime

970.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lebanon is served primarily by Marion County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lebanon, KY	National Avg
School District	Marion County	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lebanon sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation and 14.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lebanon, KY
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	52.4"
Annual Snowfall	14.5"

Demographics

Metric	Lebanon, KY	National Avg
Population	6,274	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Mary, KY 5 mi Bradfordsville, KY 8 mi Springfield, KY 9 mi Loretto, KY 9 mi Raywick, KY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Lebanon

Lebanon, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

40033

Lebanon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanon, KY affordable or expensive?

Lebanon's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lebanon roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $123,400 and median rent is $634/month.

What is the crime rate in Lebanon, KY?

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 151.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 970.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lebanon?

Public schools in Lebanon are operated by Marion County. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lebanon, KY a good place to live?

Lebanon, KY has a population of 6,274, a median household income of $37,500, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lebanon?

Lebanon averages 43.7°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches with about 14.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lebanon?

Lebanon, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40033.

What is the population of Lebanon?

The population of Lebanon, Kentucky is 6,274 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lebanon?

Key numbers for living in Lebanon: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $123,400, median household income $37,500, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lebanon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.