compiled by The City of Lebanon.
| Population (2000 Census) | |
| Lebanon | 12,155 |
| Laclede County | 32,513 |
| Population by Age | |
| 0-17 | 8,681 |
| 18-64 | 19,248 |
| 65 and over | 4,584 |
| Population Trend (Census Data) | |||
| 2000 | 1990 | 1980 | |
| City | 12,155 | 9,983 | 9,507 |
| County | 32,513 | 27,158 | 24,323 |
| Tax Rates | ||
| Assessed Value of City Property | $110,000,000 | |
| Basic
Property Tax Levy for Latest Year (per $100 assessed value)
Assessed Value=33% Market Value |
City | .420 |
| County | 0.0 | |
| State | .030 | |
| School | 3.000 | |
| Other (including library, ambulance, road district, etc.) | .830 | |
| TOTAL | 4.280 | |
| Sales Tax | City | .020 |
| State | .042 | |
| County | .010 | |
| TOTAL | .072 | |
| Housing | |
| Average | $75,000 |
| High | $400,000 |
| Low | $12,000 |
| Utilities | |
| WASTEWATER | Average Daily Flow Capacity: 3,500,000 gpd |
| WATER | Source:
Wells Capacity: 3,800,000 Average Daily Use: 2,100,000 Storage Capacity: 2,420,000 |
| ELECTRIC | City distributes and operates the electrical power in the city. |
| Education | |||
| Public
School Information
(Accredited with Distinction for Improvement in Performance 1997-1998) |
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| Type | Number | Teachers | Enrollment |
| Elementary | 4 | 99 | 2,236 |
| Junior High | 1 | 69 | 937 |
| High School | 1 | 57 | 1006 |
| Private School Information | |||
| Type | Number | Teachers | Enrollment |
| Elementary | 1 | 4 | 40 |
| High School | 1 | 3 | 36 |
| Area Institutions | |||
| Drury College | |||
| Lebanon R-III School District | |||
| Lebanon Technology and Career Center | |||
| Ozark Technical College | |||
| Southwest Missouri State University | |||
| University of Missouri, Rolla | |||
| Transportation | ||
| Rail | Railroad Serving Community | Burlington Northern |
| Number of Freight Stops Per Day | 1 | |
| Distance to Nearest Piggy Back Service | 50 | |
| Air | Airport Serving Community | Springfield - Branson Regional Airport, Floyd Jones Airport (in Lebanon) |
| Longest Runway | 5,000 feet | |
| Surface | Paved | |
| Runway Lighted | Yes | |
| Private Aircraft Storage Available | Yes | |
| Aircraft Maintenance Available | Yes | |
| Fuel Available | Yes | |
| Nearest Air Freight Service | 50 miles | |
| Motor Carrier | Package Delivery Service | Yes |
| Highway Bus Service Available | Yes | |
| Motor Freight Carriers | Danny Herman Trucking, Jones Truck Lines, Yellow Freight | |
| Major highways serving Lebanon include Interstate 44 and Missouri Highways 5, 32, and 64. A variety of motor freight lines, rail, and the Springfield - Branson Regional Airport is also available. | ||
| Distance to Major Metropolitan Areas | |||
| City | Miles | Days by Railroad | Days by Motor Freight |
| Atlanta | 733 | 5 | 3 |
| Chicago | 496 | 3 | 2 |
| Dallas | 474 | 3 | 2 |
| Denver | 818 | 4 | 2 |
| Kansas City | 176 | 2 | 1 |
| Los Angeles | 1,611 | 5 | 4 |
| Memphis | 336 | 2 | 2 |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul | 648 | 4 | 2 |
| New Orleans | 692 | 3 | 2 |
| New York | 1,041 | 6 | 4 |
| St. Louis | 163 | 1 | 1 |
| Climate | |
| Coldest Month | January |
| Average Temperature in January | 31 degrees F |
| Hottest Month | July |
| Average Temperature in July | 85 degrees F |
| Recreation | ||
| Number of Recreational Facilities in City or Within 10 miles | Public Swimming Pools | 2 (1 Indoor) |
| Public Tennis Courts | 5 (1 Indoor) | |
| Public Parks | 10 (207 Acres Total) | |
| Country Clubs | 1 | |
| Nearest Public Access to a Lake or River: 12 miles | Activities Allowed | Swimming, Fishing, Motor Boating, Water Skiing, Hiking/Fitness/Nature Trails, Camping |
| There's fun for all ages in Lebanon, whether you like to fish, lie out by the city pool, or go shopping. The city's parks offer picnic facilities, barbecue grills, covered pavilions, and baseball fields. Also, we are only minutes away from Bennett Spring State Park, where you can fish for rainbow trout and canoe the scenic Niangua River. The Cowan Civic Center also offers a wide variety of activities. More Area Recreation Information... | ||
| Government | |
| Missouri Senate District | 33 |
| Missouri House District | 146 |
| U.S. Congressional District | 4 |
| Type of Local Government | Mayor - Council |
| Name of Mayor | Stanley Allen |
| Comprehensive City Plan | Yes |
| City Zoning | Yes |
| Subdivision Ordinance with Design Standards | Yes |
| City Engineer Employed | Yes |
| City Industrial Development Authority with Bonding Capacity | Yes |
| Number of Fire Department Personnel | 13 Full Time; 8 Volunteer |
| Fire Insurance Rating | In City= 5; Outside City= 10 |
| Number of Full Time Policemen | City= 27; County=13 |
| Private Garbage Service Provided | Yes |
| Commercial Services | |||
| FINANCIAL | NUMBER | ASSETS OR DEPOSITS | |
| Banks | 3 | $239,972,720 | |
| Savings and Loan Associations | 2 | $903,367,801 | |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Telephone Service Company | Sprint | |
| Number of Newspapers | 1 Daily; 1 Weekly | ||
| Number of Radio Stations | 5 | ||
| Number of TV Channels Received | 5 | ||
| Cable TV Serves the City | Yes | ||
| Post Office Classification | 1 | ||
| INDUSTRIAL | Number of Machine Shops within 30 Miles | 8 | |
| Number of Tool and Die Services within 30 Miles | 4 | ||
| Number of Electric Motor Repair Services within 30 Miles | 3 | ||
| COMMUNITY FACILITIES | Number of Hotels and Motels | 15 | |
| Capacity of Largest Banquet Room | 2500 | ||
| Number of Churches in City | 49 Protestant; 1 Catholic | ||
| Number of Shopping Centers | 7 | ||
| Number of Public Libraries | 1 | ||
| Industrial Employers | ||
| NAME | PRODUCT/SERVICES | TOTAL EMPLOYEES |
| Tracker Marine Corporation | Aluminum Bass Boats | 575 |
| Detroit Tool Manufacturing Company | Tools, Dies, Fabrication | 756 |
| Independent Stave | White Oak Barrels, Walnut Bowls | 395 |
| Lowe Boats | Aluminum Boats, Canoes | 379 |
| H. D. Lee Company | Work and Casual Clothes | 864 |
| Durham Company | Electric Meter Mounting Equipment | 237 |
| Justice Furniture Manufacturing | Upholstered Furniture | 90 |
| Marathon Electric | Electric Motors, Generator Sets | 459 |
| Landau Manufacturing Company | Aluminum Boats, Catalog Sales | 130 |
| Copeland Corporation | Air Compressors | 814 |
| Local Development Organizations | ||
| Lebanon
Industrial Development Authority Contact: James Wilson P O Box 111 Phone: (417)
532-2156 Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce Contact: Tim Blake P.O. Box
505 Located: 500 E. Elm in Lebanon Phone: (417) 588-3256 The City of Lebanon Contact: Scott Shumate P O Box 111 Phone: (417)
532-2156 America's Heartland Economic Partnership Contact: Steve R. Jenkins, President/CEO 186 N. Adams Avenue Phone: (417) 588-3256 |
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