City profile
Lebanon, IN
Boone County · Population 17,812
Lebanon is a town in Boone County, IN with about 17,812 residents and a typical home value near $196,000. It is 17 miles from Carmel, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
186
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$195,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,196
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
81
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 43/100
Top hazards: Hail, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
23 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 57% Republican
Community
Population
17,812
Black population
0.9%
County
Boone County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 17,812 residents
- Typical home value about $196,000
- 17 miles from Carmel, IN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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