Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 24% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
19%
Lebanon, IL
Area Guide
Southern Illinois’ college town with an old-fashioned feel
College Town
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Quaint
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Wooded
Lebanon is a small town located only 30 minutes east of Saint Louis. Similar to many other towns in “Little Egypt” or Southern Illinois, the town is named after the country of the same name. Although very tiny, the town is filled with history. Lebanon is best known for being home to McKendree University, the oldest Methodist College in the state. This tiny college town is also home to the Mermaid House, which was visited by Charles Dickens in 1842 and was even mentioned in his novel, “American Notes.” Lebanon is certainly proud of its historical connections and maintains a quaintness in every aspect of town.
In downtown and other nearby neighborhoods, you can find a variety of older architectural styles including Gothic, Italianate, Greek Revival, Queen Anne, and more. For entertainment, residents buy tickets to a play or a concert at Looking Glass Playhouse or the Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts. Outdoor recreation is very popular with several parks in town. Horner Park is a 58-acre park with sports facilities, pavilions, trails, and a fishing lake. Lebanon is quiet the majority of the year, except for holidays. The biggest seasonal event of the year is the annual Lebanon Victorian Holiday, a two-day old-fashioned celebration with horse drawn carriages, carolers, holiday treats, and visits from Santa. If you want to live in an area with a vintage flair, you’ll fall in love with Lebanon.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,052
Average: $96,018
Education
1,297
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,182
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lebanon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
213 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
213 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
- St Louis Lambert International
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.