The Town FilesLebanon, Tennessee
City in Wilson County · population 38,431 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $378,400
- Household income
- $72,848
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 35.0
Lebanon is a city of 38,431 people in Wilson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $378,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better transit than 98% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 88% of Tennessee towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Tennessee towns.
How Lebanon ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lebanon is worth $378,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $72,848, which is more affordable than 10% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,306 a month. 62.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lebanon | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,306 | $863 |
| Median household income | $72,848 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 62.4% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Lebanon
| People | Lebanon | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in Lebanon
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 54.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 3, 2020 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 17, 2022.
Severe weather in Wilson County since 1996
Wilson County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 14, 2022 | Tornado | DR-4637: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Wilson County
Wilson County had 65,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,691 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Lebanon itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Lebanon
15 public schools with 9,922 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | 9-12 | 1,808 | 18.1 |
| Wilson Central High School | 9-12 | 1,625 | 18.5 |
| Southside Elementary | PK-8 | 772 | 15.8 |
| Carroll Oakland Elementary | PK-8 | 747 | 15.6 |
| Sam Houston Elementary | PK-5 | 702 | 18.0 |
| Walter J. Baird Middle School | 6-8 | 698 | 19.4 |
| Jones Brummett Elementary School | PK-5 | 650 | 15.5 |
| Castle Heights Elementary | PK-5 | 647 | 14.1 |
| Winfree Bryant Middle School | 6-8 | 613 | 19.8 |
| Coles Ferry Elementary | PK-5 | 547 | 15.2 |
| Byars Dowdy Elementary | PK-5 | 516 | 14.7 |
| Tuckers Crossroads Elementary | K-8 | 368 | 11.9 |
Towns near Lebanon
- Mount Juliet, TN9.2 mi · 39,289 people · home $460,100
- Green Hill, TN12.9 mi · 6,518 people · home $365,900
- Gallatin, TN14.3 mi · 44,431 people · home $372,000
- Hendersonville, TN16.1 mi · 61,753 people · home $430,700
- Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN17.0 mi · 11,615 people · home $337,600
- La Vergne, TN17.1 mi · 38,719 people · home $309,900
- Smyrna, TN18.9 mi · 53,070 people · home $358,300
- Shackle Island, TN19.5 mi · 3,331 people · home $540,400
Lebanon questions
Is Lebanon, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lebanon scores better for retirees than 41% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 18%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Lebanon?
The median owner-occupied home in Lebanon is valued at $378,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,848, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,306 a month.
What is the weather like in Lebanon?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.5 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Lebanon get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 3, 2020. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)