Below Average CostNear National AverageLEBANON R-III
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Lebanon is a small city of 15,023 in Missouri, with a median household income of $45,634
and a 8.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lebanon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, 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: 91.1
Lebanon's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lebanon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lebanon, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$139,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$782
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,634
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lebanon's violent crime rate is 417.5 per 100,000 residents
— 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
417.5 /100k
Property Crime
2055.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lebanon is served primarily by LEBANON R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lebanon, MO
National Avg
School District
LEBANON R-III
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lebanon sees average highs of 42.5°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.3 inches of snow per year.
Lebanon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lebanon roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $139,000 and median rent is $782/month.
Lebanon's violent crime rate is 417.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2055.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lebanon are operated by LEBANON R-III.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lebanon, MO has a population of 15,023, a median household income of $45,634, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%.
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.
Lebanon averages 42.5°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 8.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lebanon, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65536.
The population of Lebanon, Missouri is 15,023 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lebanon: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $139,000, median household income $45,634, crime index 105 (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.
