What are the schools like in Lebanon, VA?

Lebanon is served primarily by Russell County Public Schools. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Lebanon?

The median household income in Lebanon, VA is $50,287 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 Lebanon, VA?

Lebanon has an average high temperature of 44.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Lebanon, VA affordable or expensive?

Lebanon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lebanon is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,000 and the median rent is $710 per month.

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

Lebanon has a violent crime rate of 129.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3099.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lebanon, VA a Good Place to Live?

Lebanon is a small town of 3,139 in Virginia, with a median household income of $50,287 . 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, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 91.3

Lebanon's overall cost of living index is 91.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lebanon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lebanon, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$710	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,287	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 129.2 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.2 /100k

Property Crime

3099.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lebanon is served primarily by Russell County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lebanon, VA	National Avg
School District	Russell County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lebanon sees average highs of 44.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 12.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lebanon, VA
Average High — January	44.9°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	12.4"

Demographics

Metric	Lebanon, VA	National Avg
Population	3,139	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	31.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cleveland, VA 5 mi Honaker, VA 10 mi Castlewood, VA 12 mi Dante, VA 13 mi St. Paul, VA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Lebanon

Lebanon, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

24266

Lebanon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanon, VA affordable or expensive?

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 $152,000 and median rent is $710/month.

What is the crime rate in Lebanon, VA?

Lebanon's violent crime rate is 129.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3099.8 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 Russell County Public Schools. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lebanon, VA a good place to live?

Lebanon, VA has a population of 3,139, a median household income of $50,287, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lebanon?

Lebanon averages 44.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 12.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lebanon?

Lebanon, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24266.

What is the population of Lebanon?

The population of Lebanon, Virginia is 3,139 with a median age of 44.7. 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 91 (100 = US average), median home $152,000, median household income $50,287, crime index 79 (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.