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Lebanon, Kentucky

Introduction to Lebanon, Kentucky

Lebanon, Kentucky, in Marion county, is 51 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. About 5,718 people live in Lebanon.

Lebanon History

Lebanon was founded in 1814 and was named after the Biblical Lebanon, owing to the abundant Cedar trees. A Louisville and Nashville Railroad branch was constructed in the area in 1857. The consistent growth of the town came to a halt with the Civil War.

Lebanon and nearby Attractions

  • Graham Memorial Park
  • Rosewood Golf Club
  • Civil War Museum
  • Kentucky Railway Museum

Things To Do In Lebanon

The Graham Memorial Park is one of the local parks of Lebanon. Golf lovers can visit the Rosewood Golf Club during their free hours. Tourists can also go to the Kentucky Railway Museum and Civil War Museum for spending quality time. There are many festivals hosted by Lebanon such as the Heart of Kentucky Winterfest, Heritage and Soul Festival, and the Marion County Country Ham Days.

Lebanon Transportation

Louisville International - Standiford Field Airport is nearby.

Lebanon Higher Education

Elizabethtown Community College, University of Louisville, Sullivan University, and Bellarmine University are in the neighborhood.

High Points

Lebanon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyLebanon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Lebanon Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 10%Lebanon Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Lebanon Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Lebanon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lebanon, KY

Comparing Lebanon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens97
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults14
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built53
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