
Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Laclede County, Missouri, United States. The population was estimated at 15,013 at the time of the 2020 census.
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About Lebanon
Set in the southern part of Missouri, Lebanon is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 15,538.
Lebanon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 14.64 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,061 residents per square mile.
📰 Lebanon News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lebanon Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Lebanon — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 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 15,538.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lebanon
- Applebee's — american
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Andy's Place
- Denny's — american
- Dowd's Catfish and BBQ
- Elm Street Cafe
- Feye's Diner
- Great Wall Super Buffet
- Pig Pen BBQ
- Slim Chickens
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- abandoned Cafe sign · Attraction
- rocket ship statue · Attraction
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
- BOSWELL ELEM.
- HILLCREST EDUCATION CENTER
- JOE D. ESTHER ELEM.
- JOEL E. BARBER ELEM.
- LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL
- LEBANON SR. HIGH
- LEBANON TECH. CAREER CTR.
- Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr
- MAPLECREST ELEM.
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercy Hospital Lebanon ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.