The Town FilesLebanon Junction, Kentucky
City in Bullitt County · population 1,746 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,000
- Household income
- $54,778
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 39.8
Lebanon Junction is a city of 1,746 people in Bullitt County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $156,000, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks quieter than 98% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 84% of Kentucky towns, better for retirees than 83% of Kentucky towns.
How Lebanon Junction ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lebanon Junction is worth $156,000, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $54,778, which is more affordable than 64% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $827 a month. 77.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lebanon Junction | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,000 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $827 | $837 |
| Median household income | $54,778 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 77.6% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Lebanon Junction
| People | Lebanon Junction | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 88.6% |
Weather in Lebanon Junction
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon Junction since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 4.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 96 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 2, 1980.
Severe weather in Bullitt County since 1996
Bullitt County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Bullitt County
Bullitt County had 29,786 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,323 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Lebanon Junction itself the ACS puts it at 9.8%.
Public schools in Lebanon Junction
1 public school with 351 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Junction Elementary | PK-5 | 351 | 16.0 |
Towns near Lebanon Junction
- Shepherdsville, KY10.2 mi · 14,201 people · home $222,100
- Radcliff, KY11.7 mi · 23,042 people · home $169,600
- Elizabethtown, KY12.5 mi · 31,394 people · home $245,900
- Fort Knox, KY13.9 mi · 7,742 people · home —
- New Haven, KY14.2 mi · 798 people · home $161,700
- Vine Grove, KY14.4 mi · 6,559 people · home $235,400
- Bardstown, KY14.6 mi · 13,567 people · home $203,500
- Rineyville, KY14.8 mi · 3,039 people · home $257,100
Lebanon Junction questions
Is Lebanon Junction, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lebanon Junction scores better for retirees than 83% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 98%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Lebanon Junction?
The median owner-occupied home in Lebanon Junction is valued at $156,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,778, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $827 a month.
What is the weather like in Lebanon Junction?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Lebanon Junction get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon Junction since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)