The Town FilesSouth Lebanon, Oregon
Community in Linn County · population 1,228 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $400,800
- Household income
- $61,346
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 35.1
South Lebanon is a community of 1,228 people in Linn County, Oregon. The median home is worth $400,800, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more vibrant than 84% of Oregon towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Oregon towns, easier by car than 80% of Oregon towns.
How South Lebanon ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Lebanon is worth $400,800, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $61,346, which is more affordable than 17% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,042 a month. 89.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Lebanon | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $400,800 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,042 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $61,346 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 89.4% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Lebanon
| People | South Lebanon | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.3% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in South Lebanon
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 33.3°F. About 57.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of South Lebanon since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on September 28, 2007 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 28, 2007.
Severe weather in Linn County since 1996
Linn County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Linn County
Linn County had 48,603 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,436 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in South Lebanon itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near South Lebanon
- Lebanon, OR1.7 mi · 18,447 people · home $336,800
- Brownsville, OR8.9 mi · 1,694 people · home $373,000
- Lacomb, OR9.5 mi · 575 people · home —
- Tangent, OR10.7 mi · 1,231 people · home $377,300
- Sweet Home, OR12.1 mi · 9,828 people · home $273,300
- Albany, OR12.8 mi · 56,472 people · home $389,200
- Halsey, OR13.4 mi · 962 people · home $330,300
- Scio, OR13.9 mi · 956 people · home $404,800
South Lebanon questions
Is South Lebanon, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Lebanon scores better for retirees than 28% of Oregon towns and quieter than 30%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in South Lebanon?
The median owner-occupied home in South Lebanon is valued at $400,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,346, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $1,042 a month.
What is the weather like in South Lebanon?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 33.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does South Lebanon get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of South Lebanon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on September 28, 2007. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- 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)