Living in Lebanon, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lebanon · Census data 2020–2024
Lebanon has 191 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median household income is $41,250 (44% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $43,500, the median rent is $575/month.
Lebanon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lebanon at a glance
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 54.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $41,250State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $43,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $575/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lebanon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lebanon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lebanon the median home value is $43,500, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $906 a month in housing costs.
Lebanon median household income
The median household income in Lebanon is $41,250 and the income per person is $27,086. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Lebanon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 25.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.91
Lebanon demographics
- Population
- 191
- Median age
- 54.8
- Under 18
- 14.1%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 100
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 20.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lebanon ›
Education in Lebanon
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lebanon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 54.3%
- Public transit
- 6.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 79%
Lebanon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 191 | $41,250 | $43,500 | $575 |
| Smith Center | 1,680 | $56,007 | $90,400 | $678 |
| Burr Oak | 114 | $32,500 | $33,100 | — |
| Mankato | 925 | $50,893 | $55,800 | $639 |
| Red Cloud | 934 | $45,909 | $74,200 | $585 |
| Downs | 749 | $62,333 | $102,700 | $582 |
| Cawker City | 352 | $45,250 | $90,800 | $583 |
| Guide Rock | 286 | $39,444 | $44,400 | — |
| Riverton | 106 | $44,519 | $31,000 | $910 |
More for people moving to Lebanon
Lebanon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Lebanon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lebanon, KS?
The median household income in Lebanon is $41,250, 44% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lebanon?
The median home value in Lebanon is $43,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Lebanon?
The median gross rent in Lebanon is $575 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Lebanon, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Lebanon?
The median age in Lebanon is 54.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Lebanon?
The average commute to work in Lebanon is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate in Lebanon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lebanon?
21.3% of adults in Lebanon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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