What are the schools like in Lebanon, OR?

Lebanon is served primarily by Lebanon Community SD 9. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

What is the median household income in Lebanon?

The median household income in Lebanon, OR is $53,246 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Lebanon, OR?

Lebanon has an average high temperature of 48.8°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Lebanon, OR affordable or expensive?

Lebanon's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lebanon is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $260,800 and the median rent is $1,183 per month.

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

Lebanon has a violent crime rate of 144.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1052.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lebanon, OR a Good Place to Live?

Lebanon is a small city of 18,587 in Oregon, with a median household income of $53,246 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Lebanon stands out for lower-than-average crime, 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: 104.6

Lebanon's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lebanon costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lebanon, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$260,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,183	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,246	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 144.0 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.0 /100k

Property Crime

1052.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lebanon is served primarily by Lebanon Community SD 9. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lebanon, OR	National Avg
School District	Lebanon Community SD 9	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lebanon sees average highs of 48.8°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lebanon, OR
Average High — January	48.8°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lebanon, OR	National Avg
Population	18,587	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Lebanon, OR 2 mi Sodaville, OR 4 mi Waterloo, OR 5 mi Crabtree, OR 7 mi Lacomb, OR 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Lebanon

Lebanon, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97355

Lebanon vs Other Cities

Lebanon, OR vs South Lebanon, OR Lebanon, OR vs Sodaville, OR Lebanon, OR vs Waterloo, OR Lebanon, OR vs Crabtree, OR Lebanon, OR vs Lacomb, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanon, OR affordable or expensive?

Lebanon's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lebanon roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $260,800 and median rent is $1,183/month.

What is the crime rate in Lebanon, OR?

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 144.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1052.4 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 Lebanon Community SD 9. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lebanon, OR a good place to live?

Lebanon, OR has a population of 18,587, a median household income of $53,246, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 48.8°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lebanon?

Lebanon, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97355.

What is the population of Lebanon?

The population of Lebanon, Oregon is 18,587 with a median age of 37.3. 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 105 (100 = US average), median home $260,800, median household income $53,246, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.