City safety & data profile

LebanonNH

Lebanon, NH is a 14K-resident city in Grafton County with a median household income of $98,147.

Grafton County, New Hampshire. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lebanon, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lebanon has a population larger than 21% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $385,400, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

14K
Population
Top 79%
By size
$98,147
Median income
$385,400
Median home
7%
Poverty rate

The read on Lebanon

Lebanon posts a median household income higher than 68% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Lebanon area.

Top 32%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Lebanon

Where Lebanon income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$98,147 Top 32% higher than 68% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lebanon, NH beyond the headline numbers

Lebanon sits inside Grafton County, New Hampshire, at roughly 43.64°N, -72.25°W. Population 13,579, $98,147 median household income. Median home value $385,400, median rent $1,744. Poverty rate 7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lebanon's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 30.5%, then high blood pressure at 28.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Lebanon, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lebanon from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,579
Lebanon
Median Income
$98,147
+44% vs avg
Median Home Value
$385,400
+69% vs avg
Median Age
38.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Grafton County) - Lebanon's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
92K+3%
Median Income
$88,261+61%
Median Home Value
$344,500+63%
Poverty Rate
10.4%-7%
Unemployment
3.2%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lebanon, NH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,744/mo
Poverty Rate
7% -51% vs avg
Unemployment 0.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 57.5%
Work From Home 22.8%
Public Transit 1.7%

Population

White 85.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
30.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.6%
Obesity
24.5%
Physical Inactivity
17.9%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.2%
Current Asthma
10.1%
Current Smoking
9.1%
Diabetes
7.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.4%
Annual Checkup 73.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.3%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
LEBANON · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
LEBANON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lebanon, NH? ▼
Lebanon, NH has a population of 13,579 people, located in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
What is the median household income in Lebanon? ▼
The median household income in Lebanon, NH is $98,147 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7%.
What is the median home value in Lebanon? ▼
The median home value in Lebanon, NH is $385,400. Median rent is $1,744/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lebanon? ▼
The top health indicators in Lebanon include Short Sleep Duration (30.5%), High Blood Pressure (28.6%), Obesity (24.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lebanon? ▼
Lebanon has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lebanon? ▼
The median age in Lebanon, NH is 38.9 years. 57.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lebanon, NH is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. With a population of 14K and a $98,147 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lebanon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lebanon's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lebanon area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Lebanon against New Hampshire peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Hampshire

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Grafton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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