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Lebanon, Kentucky

City · Population 6,558 · #65 in Kentucky
Lebanon, Kentucky

Lebanon is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Marion County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 6,274 at the 2020 census, up from 5,539 in 2010.

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About Lebanon

Lebanon is a close-knit town in central Kentucky, home to 6,558 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Lebanon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 960 residents per square mile.

What Makes Lebanon Unique

  • One of 16 places in the US named Lebanon — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,558.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Lebanon

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lebanon

  • Ragetti's Italian Food — italian
  • Asian Buffet — chinese
  • Big Papa's Smokehouse — barbecue
  • La Fuente — mexican
  • Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant
  • Pub 68 — pizza
  • Rosewood Bar and Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Kentucky Cooperage Visitors Center · Attraction
  • Marion County Heritage Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lebanon

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

🏫 Schools in Lebanon

  • Calvary Elementary School
  • Glasscock Elementary School
  • Hugh C. Spalding Academy
  • Lebanon Elementary School
  • Lebanon Middle School
  • Marion County Area Technology Center
  • Marion County High School
  • Marion County Middle School

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Spring View Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)6,558
Rank in state#65 of 418
Land area6.83 sq mi
Density960/sq mi
Coordinates37.5702, -85.2601

🗺️ Map of Lebanon