The Town FilesLebanon, Kentucky
City in Marion County · population 6,274 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $149,700
- Household income
- $45,479
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 40.5
Lebanon is a city of 6,274 people in Marion County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $149,700, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Kentucky towns.
How Lebanon ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lebanon is worth $149,700, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $45,479, which is more affordable than 37% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $701 a month. 56.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lebanon | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $701 | $837 |
| Median household income | $45,479 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 56.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Lebanon
| People | Lebanon | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.6% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 88.6% |
Weather in Lebanon
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 24.1°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 11, 2021 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 18, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 1, 2002.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 9,158 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,139 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Lebanon itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Lebanon
8 public schools with 2,734 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County High School | 10-12 | 695 | 18.8 |
| Lebanon Middle School | 8-9 | 476 | 17.0 |
| Glasscock Elementary School | PK-5 | 465 | 16.0 |
| Marion County Middle School | 6-7 | 418 | 16.1 |
| Lebanon Elementary School | PK-5 | 325 | 13.5 |
| Calvary Elementary School | PK-5 | 229 | 15.3 |
| Hugh C. Spalding Academy | K-12 | 126 | 63.0 |
| Marion County Area Technology Center | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Lebanon
- Springfield, KY8.9 mi · 2,846 people · home $168,600
- Campbellsville, KY16.4 mi · 11,426 people · home $164,600
- Bardstown, KY20.2 mi · 13,567 people · home $203,500
- Hodgenville, KY25.8 mi · 3,235 people · home $151,400
- Harrodsburg, KY26.3 mi · 9,064 people · home $154,200
- Danville, KY26.9 mi · 17,234 people · home $207,600
Lebanon questions
Is Lebanon, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lebanon scores better for retirees than 27% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 34%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Lebanon?
The median owner-occupied home in Lebanon is valued at $149,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,479, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $701 a month.
What is the weather like in Lebanon?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Lebanon get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 11, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)