About Lebanon
Set in the southwestern part of Virginia, Lebanon is a small town, home to 3,093 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Lebanon is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 642 residents per square mile.
📰 Lebanon News Today
- Darlene "Lester" Howard Obituary (2026) - Lebanon, VA - Honaker Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Hal L. Tate Obituary | Owens Funeral Service | Lebanon, VA Tribute Archive · Aug 7
- Free festival at Lebanon VA connects veterans with services: Here’s when PennLive.com · Jul 29
- Virginia Ellen Williams Obituary Jul 23, 2026 Farris Funeral Service · Jul 23
- Lebanon to host full-day Independence Day celebration with parade and fireworks WCYB · Jun 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lebanon Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Lebanon — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lebanon
- Out of Town Café — american
- The Weeping Willow Cafe & Tap House — coffee shop (café)
- Bonanza Steakhouse — american
- El Campasino Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- J & V's Corner Deli
- Junie B's — american
- Pat's Kountry Diner — diner
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Pizza Town — italian
- Stone Cellar Brunch & Clutter
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lebanon
- Pinnacle Natural Area Perserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- The Channels Natural Area Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Glade Hollow Ball Park reviews ★
- Hidden Valley Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- J.S. Easterly Park reviews ★
- Lebanon Town Park reviews ★
- Old Mill Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lebanon
- Lebanon Elementary
- Lebanon High
- Lebanon Middle
- Lebanon Primary
- Project Bridge/Russell Co
- Russell County Voc.
- STEM for LIFE Governor's Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Russell County Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)3,093
Rank in state#79 of 227
Land area4.82 sq mi
Density642/sq mi
Coordinates36.8995, -82.0785