The Town FilesLebanon, Indiana
City in Boone County · population 16,662 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $195,600
- Household income
- $65,154
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 34.6
Lebanon is a city of 16,662 people in Boone County, Indiana. The median home is worth $195,600, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for young professionals than 93% of Indiana towns, hipper than 93% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 90% of Indiana towns.
How Lebanon ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lebanon is worth $195,600, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $65,154, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $962 a month. 69.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lebanon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,600 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $962 | $888 |
| Median household income | $65,154 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 69.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lebanon
| People | Lebanon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lebanon
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.1 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 4.4 miles from the town center and killed 20. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 23 deaths and 94 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 15, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 27, 1974.
Severe weather in Boone County since 1996
Boone County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Boone County
Boone County had 45,424 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,895 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Lebanon itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Lebanon
6 public schools with 3,593 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,038 | 15.7 |
| Lebanon Middle School | 6-8 | 834 | 17.0 |
| Harney Elementary School | PK-5 | 532 | 15.6 |
| Perry Worth Elementary School | K-5 | 526 | 15.9 |
| Hattie B Stokes Elementary School | K-5 | 362 | 10.3 |
| Central Elementary School | K-5 | 301 | 13.7 |
Towns near Lebanon
- Whitestown, IN6.5 mi · 10,178 people · home $373,500
- Zionsville, IN8.0 mi · 30,603 people · home $587,800
- Pittsboro, IN11.4 mi · 3,682 people · home $312,800
- Brownsburg, IN14.5 mi · 28,973 people · home $309,400
- Westfield, IN16.3 mi · 46,410 people · home $425,700
- Sheridan, IN16.7 mi · 3,106 people · home $195,600
- Carmel, IN17.3 mi · 99,757 people · home $486,800
- Frankfort, IN17.3 mi · 16,715 people · home $138,600
Lebanon questions
Is Lebanon, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lebanon scores better for retirees than 41% of Indiana towns and quieter than 20%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Lebanon?
The median owner-occupied home in Lebanon is valued at $195,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,154, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $962 a month.
What is the weather like in Lebanon?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.1 inches of snow.
Does Lebanon get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)