Lebanon, Tennessee
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 10% for airport distance
- bottom 2% for sales tax
Lebanon is a mid-size city in Tennessee with about 40,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include income tax, airport distance, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on school quality and sales tax.
Official websitelebanontn.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 5.4 in4.1 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 12% of US places
Home Value$326k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 30% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.57%better than 83% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.55%better than 2% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.09%better than 89% of US places
Unemployment3.0%better than 59% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation56.8 in92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.2 inbetter than 78% of US places
Sunny Days183 daysbetter than 11% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 24% of US places
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.9better than 50% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 32% of US places
School Quality35.9better than 9% of US places
Violent Crime1891/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime1644/100kbetter than 27% of US places
Community
Population39,56297th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.625th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3872nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.0%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.6%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.0%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 52% of US places
Walkability7.6/20better than 69% of US places
Airport Distance18 mibetter than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.9%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby9.61better than 14% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 79% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lebanon an affordable place to live?
- Lebanon is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 12% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lebanon?
- The median home value in Lebanon is $326k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lebanon?
- Median household income in Lebanon is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lebanon?
- Median gross rent in Lebanon is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lebanon safe?
- Lebanon is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1891/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 1644/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lebanon?
- Lebanon averages 80°F in July and 39°F in January, with 56.8 in of annual precipitation and about 183 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lebanon?
- Public-school quality in Lebanon is below average, scoring better than 9% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lebanon?
- The average one-way commute in Lebanon is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)