City safety & data profile

LebanonPA

Lebanon, PA is a 26K-resident city in Lebanon County with a median household income of $48,456.

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. 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 56% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $156,500, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

26K
Population
Top 44%
By size
$48,456
Median income
$156,500
Median home
22.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Lebanon

Lebanon posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Lebanon area.

Top 93%
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)

$48,456 Bottom 7% higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $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. PA $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, PA beyond the headline numbers

Lebanon sits inside Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.34°N, -76.41°W. Population 25,534, $48,456 median household income. Median home value $156,500, median rent $992. Poverty rate 22.9%, 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 39.3%. 2 hospitals in/around Lebanon, 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
25,534
Lebanon
Median Income
$48,456
-29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$156,500
-31% vs avg
Median Age
37.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lebanon 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
144K+7%
Median Income
$78,425+43%
Median Home Value
$242,000+47%
Poverty Rate
10.1%-6%
Unemployment
4.3%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lebanon, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$992/mo
Poverty Rate
22.9% +61% vs avg
Unemployment 10.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.9%
Work From Home 6.4%
Public Transit 2.7%

Population

White 53.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.2%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.1%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
2
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
LEBANON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER
LEBANON · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lebanon, PA? ▼
Lebanon, PA has a population of 25,534 people, located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in Lebanon? ▼
The median household income in Lebanon, PA is $48,456 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22.9%.
What is the median home value in Lebanon? ▼
The median home value in Lebanon, PA is $156,500. Median rent is $992/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lebanon? ▼
The top health indicators in Lebanon include Short Sleep Duration (39.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lebanon? ▼
Lebanon has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lebanon? ▼
The median age in Lebanon, PA is 37.9 years. 15.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lebanon, PA is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 26K and a $48,456 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 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

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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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 Pennsylvania peers on any ranking lens. Explore Pennsylvania

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 (Lebanon County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.