The Town FilesLebanon, Virginia
Town in Russell County · population 3,159 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,400
- Household income
- $53,050
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 45.7
Lebanon is a town of 3,159 people in Russell County, Virginia. The median home is worth $162,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 92% of Virginia towns.
How Lebanon ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lebanon is worth $162,400, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $53,050, which is more affordable than 78% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $621 a month. 61.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lebanon | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $621 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $53,050 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lebanon
| People | Lebanon | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.5% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in Lebanon
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 4, 1974 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 24, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 23, 2011.
Severe weather in Russell County since 1996
Russell County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Russell County
Russell County had 6,150 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,286 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Lebanon itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Lebanon
6 public schools with 1,487 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High | 8-12 | 598 | 14.6 |
| Lebanon Middle | 5-7 | 305 | 13.3 |
| Lebanon Elementary | 2-4 | 295 | 12.8 |
| Lebanon Primary | PK-1 | 289 | 13.1 |
| Project Bridge/Russell Co | Other | — | — |
| Russell County Voc. | Other | — | — |
Towns near Lebanon
- Abingdon, VA14.6 mi · 8,376 people · home $228,000
- Richlands, VA19.7 mi · 5,261 people · home $111,000
- Bristol, VA20.0 mi · 17,219 people · home $184,100
- Bristol, TN24.8 mi · 27,147 people · home $194,500
- Wise, VA28.3 mi · 2,971 people · home $144,700
- Blountville, TN28.9 mi · 3,120 people · home $177,300
Lebanon questions
Is Lebanon, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lebanon scores better for retirees than 67% of Virginia towns and quieter than 92%. 32.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Lebanon?
The median owner-occupied home in Lebanon is valued at $162,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,050, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $621 a month.
What is the weather like in Lebanon?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 12.4 inches of snow.
Does Lebanon get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lebanon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 4, 1974. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)