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Lebanon, KY

Lebanon, KY.

Population: 11,923 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lebanon, KY is $232,310 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,500 after a median 51 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$232,310

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$232,310
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.7%
10-year appreciation
+97.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$234,396
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$190,500
Median list price
$233,600
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Active listings
6
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$736/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,139/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,482/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Marion County
Schools include
Marion County Area Technology Center, Calvary Elementary School, Glasscock Elementary School, Lebanon Elementary School, Marion County High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Lebanon Springfield Airport - George Hoerter Field (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+49 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
38.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,275
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,969
Average weekly wage
$1,004
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
56

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LebanonState medianUS median
Median home value$232,310$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$190,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market51 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,275$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lebanon, KY?
$232,310.
What is the median sale price in Lebanon, KY?
$190,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lebanon, KY?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Lebanon, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lebanon, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Lebanon, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lebanon, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lebanon, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lebanon, KY?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Lebanon, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Lebanon

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