What are the schools like in Mount Lebanon, LA?

Mount Lebanon is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Mount Lebanon?

The median household income in Mount Lebanon, LA is $26,953 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Mount Lebanon, LA?

Mount Lebanon has an average high temperature of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Lebanon, LA?

Mount Lebanon has a violent crime rate of 317.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mount Lebanon, LA a Good Place to Live?

Mount Lebanon is a small town of 167 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $26,953 .

Strengths: Mount Lebanon stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mount Lebanon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mount 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Mount Lebanon metro area.

Metric	Mount Lebanon, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$187,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$26,953	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Mount Lebanon's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

317.2 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mount Lebanon is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mount Lebanon, LA	National Avg
School District	Bienville Parish	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Lebanon sees average highs of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 56.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Lebanon, LA
Average High — January	57.5°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	56.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Lebanon, LA	National Avg
Population	167	—
Median Age	22.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	24.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	75.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gibsland, LA 2 mi Bryceland, LA 5 mi Arcadia, LA 8 mi Athens, LA 11 mi Bienville, LA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Mount Lebanon

Mount Lebanon, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71028

Mount Lebanon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Lebanon, LA affordable or expensive?

Mount Lebanon has a median home value of $187,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $26,953.

What is the crime rate in Mount Lebanon, LA?

Mount Lebanon's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mount Lebanon?

Public schools in Mount Lebanon are operated by Bienville Parish. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mount Lebanon, LA a good place to live?

Mount Lebanon, LA has a population of 167, a median household income of $26,953, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Mount Lebanon?

Mount Lebanon averages 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.1 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mount Lebanon?

Mount Lebanon, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71028.

What is the population of Mount Lebanon?

The population of Mount Lebanon, Louisiana is 167 with a median age of 22.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Lebanon?

Key numbers for living in Mount Lebanon: median home $187,500, median household income $26,953, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Lebanon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.