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Lebanon, Missouri

Introduction to Lebanon, Missouri

Lebanon, Missouri, in Laclede county, is located 47 miles NE of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and is 142 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. Approximately 12,155 people reside in Lebanon.

Lebanon History

Lebanon was originally named as Wyota and was inhabited by the Native Americans. Later on, it was renamed after Lebanon, Tennessee. The city is famous for its "magnetic" water, which was discovered in 1889. A worker found that his tools were magnetized by the water while digging a well. It was also believe that the magnetic waters had healing powers. Lebanon was the hometown of Missouri governor Phil M. Donnelly and dramatist Lanford Wilson.

Lebanon and nearby Attractions

  • Azure Hills Golf Course
  • Bennett Spring State Park
  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum
  • Ha Ha Tonka State Park
  • Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks
  • Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Things To Do In Lebanon

There are several parks in Lebanon including the Mount Rose Memorial Park and Maplecrest Park. One can enjoy fishing and boating on Horseshoe Lake. The Azure Hills Golf Course is an ideal place for the golf lovers. The Southern Heights Church, Highland Park Church, and South Five Church are some of the local churches. The Bennett Spring State Park provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. Local festivals include Hillbilly Days and is held in the month of June.

Lebanon Transportation

Waynesville Regional Airport at Forney Field provides facilities for air transportation.

Lebanon Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued through Southwest Baptist University, Ozarks Technical Community College, and Southwest Missouri State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Lebanon Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Lebanon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lebanon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lebanon, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women36
Racial Diversity36
Well-Paid Single Men35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes106
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime22

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