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LebanonNE

A town of 46, settled in 1873.

Is Lebanon a good place to live?

Lebanon’s median age is 66.5 years, above both Nebraska’s towns (37.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of residents below the poverty line than Lebanon. Lebanon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

46 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Lebanon, Nebraska downtown 1
Lebanon, Nebraska downtown 1, 2011
Lebanon’s story

153 years in pictures

Census counts: 197 in 1910, a peak of 262 in 1930, 46 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1957 on.

  • 1873Lebanon is settled
Explore the history →
Getting set up

Moving to Lebanon: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Lebanon, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerTwin Valleys Public Power DistEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Lebanon water system10 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lebanon’s trash rules yet
SchoolsSouthwest Public SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereRed Willow County ClerkRed Willow County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6903669036 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Lebanon.

Climate

A typical July afternoon in Lebanon is hotter than in most of Nebraska or the rest of the country

At 91°F, Lebanon’s July high is against 87°F in Nebraska’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Lebanon has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain.

26″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter17–43°
Spring37–65°
Summer61–88°
Fall38–67°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Lebanon stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure

46% of adults have high blood pressure in Lebanon. Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Lebanon. 17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Lebanon.

LebanonNebraska townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)46%34%35%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)12%14%17%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)15%19%16%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)27%30%33%
32 measures vs. Nebraska
8 better14 too close to call10 worse
What stands outLebanonNE
Fewer binge drinkers14.5%19.7%
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity7.5%9.5%
More adults with heart disease10.3%6.1%
Community Hospital
20.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Natural hazards

Moderate risk in Lebanon, with hail at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
59Moderate riskLowerHigher
HailDroughtInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Lebanon

14pages on Lebanon
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Lebanon; the nearest are

About Lebanon

Village in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States

Lebanon is a village in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lebanon had a population of 46.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.2 sq mi
Elevation
2,398 ft
ZIP code
69036
Area code
308

Questions about Lebanon

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Lebanon, NE a good place to live?

Lebanon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.