Lebanon, Illinois

About Lebanon

Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Lebanon is a small town, home to 4,628 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lebanon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,720 residents per square mile.

📰 Lebanon News Today

• Bertha Ward Gutekunst Obituary Feb 15, 2007 - Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory · Aug 16
• Sidney A. Knopp Obituary | Kalmer Memorial Services | LEBANON, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 12
• Mark A. Lampkin Obituary (2026) - Lebanon, IL - Kalmer Memorial Services Legacy obituary · Aug 3
• Fremond E. Kunz, Jr. Obituary Mar 25, 2026 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Mar 25
• 8 Idyllic Small Towns In Illinois To Visit In 2026 WorldAtlas · Aug 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lebanon Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Lebanon — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lebanon

• Mexico Tipico — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lebanon

• Horner Recreation Park reviews ★
• McAllister Park reviews ★
• Secret Garden reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lebanon

• Lebanon Elem School
• Lebanon High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lebanon

🏘️ Nearby Communities