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Retirement community in Lebanon, Oregon

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Lebanon, Oregon Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Lebanon, Oregon at a Glance

Median Home Price
$260,800
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.
Avg January Low
31.6°F
Cost of Living Index
106.6 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
58 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Lebanon, Oregon, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
106.6 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$53,246High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Lebanon's cost of living is 6.599999999999994% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$260,800High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,183High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
52.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Lebanon using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$565

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$635

Median home price used: $260,800

Median rent reference: $1,183 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
63.3 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
63.3 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
50.9 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Lebanon scores 63.3 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Oregon has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
82.5°FLow confidence
Avg January Low
31.6°FLow confidence
Annual Precipitation
27.7"Low confidence
Sunny Days / Year
331 daysLow confidence

With 331 sunny days a year and an average January low of 31.6°F, Lebanon offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
24.3 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
18,587High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
37.3High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
18.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
10.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
88.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
0.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Lebanon

What is the cost of living in Lebanon, Oregon for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 107, roughly 7% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $260,800.

Does Oregon tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Oregon residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.

What is the climate like in Lebanon, Oregon?▾

Lebanon, Oregon has January average low around 32°F, July average high around 83°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Lebanon, Oregon?▾

Lebanon scores 63/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a solid score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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