The Town FilesWest Lebanon, Indiana
Town in Warren County · population 678 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,300
- Household income
- $64,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 50.4
West Lebanon is a town of 678 people in Warren County, Indiana. The median home is worth $113,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 94% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Indiana towns.
How West Lebanon ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Lebanon is worth $113,300, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $64,688, which is more affordable than 87% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $589 a month. 68.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Lebanon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,300 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $589 | $888 |
| Median household income | $64,688 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 68.2% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Lebanon
| People | West Lebanon | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.7% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in West Lebanon
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.7°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Lebanon since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 3, 1974 about 3.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on September 30, 1977.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 1,962 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,582 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in West Lebanon itself the ACS puts it at 13.9%.
Public schools in West Lebanon
2 public schools with 987 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeger Memorial Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 606 | 15.5 |
| Warren Central Elementary School | K-6 | 381 | 18.1 |
Towns near West Lebanon
- Williamsport, IN5.1 mi · 1,950 people · home $158,200
- Attica, IN7.5 mi · 3,036 people · home $118,000
- Covington, IN9.1 mi · 2,668 people · home $164,400
- Bismarck, IL11.9 mi · 582 people · home $114,500
- Veedersburg, IN12.8 mi · 2,098 people · home $103,600
- Danville, IL14.9 mi · 29,204 people · home $79,000
- Hillsboro, IN16.5 mi · 508 people · home $109,200
- Rossville, IL16.7 mi · 1,221 people · home $92,200
West Lebanon questions
Is West Lebanon, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Lebanon scores better for retirees than 56% of Indiana towns and quieter than 94%. 33.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.4).
How much does a house cost in West Lebanon?
The median owner-occupied home in West Lebanon is valued at $113,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,688, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $589 a month.
What is the weather like in West Lebanon?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 12.6 inches of snow.
Does West Lebanon get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Lebanon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)