South Lebanon is a small town of 6,376 in Ohio, with a median household income of $108,194
and a 14.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Lebanon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Lebanon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South 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: 94.1
South Lebanon's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Lebanon costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Lebanon, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$192,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,231
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$108,194
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Lebanon's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.2 /100k
Property Crime
712.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
South Lebanon, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Lebanon sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.4 inches of snow per year.
South Lebanon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Lebanon roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $192,400 and median rent is $1,231/month.
South Lebanon's violent crime rate is 48.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 712.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South Lebanon, OH has a population of 6,376, a median household income of $108,194, and an unemployment rate of 14.4%.
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.
South Lebanon averages 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Lebanon, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45065.
The population of South Lebanon, Ohio is 6,376 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Lebanon: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $192,400, median household income $108,194, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Lebanon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
