Lebanon Missouri Map

About Lebanon, Missouri

Lebanon is a locality in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 15,270. The population density is 399.7 people per km². Lebanon is located at 37.6806°N, 92.6638°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65536.

Lebanon, Missouri, unfurls across a landscape of rolling Ozark hills, where verdant pastures give way to stands of oak and hickory, their branches reaching toward a sky that often blazes with the dramatic hues of a Missouri sunset. It lies 47.4 miles north-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 47°T), and is situated 18.7 miles south-west of Richland. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine, a subtle perfume that speaks of the surrounding wilderness. Main Street, a sturdy artery, pulses with a quiet vitality, its storefronts reflecting a community that has weathered seasons and generations. Here, the land itself seems to hold a patient strength, its gentle slopes and meandering creeks shaping the character of the place, inviting a slower pace of life, a deliberate unfolding of the day. The history of Lebanon is deeply intertwined with the fertile land and the resourceful spirit of its inhabitants. Established as a county seat, its economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with cattle ranching and row crops forming the backbone of local prosperity. The presence of significant springs, notably the famous Bennett Spring, has drawn visitors and shaped the area’s recreational appeal, offering opportunities for fishing and enjoying the cool, clear waters that emerge from the earth. Lebanon also bears the imprint of its past as a stop along historic routes, a crossroads where travelers and traders once found respite. The enduring character of Lebanon is a testament to its ability to adapt, to draw sustenance from its natural gifts while fostering a sense of enduring community.

About This Lebanon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lebanon, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lebanon and Laclede County.

Detailed location data for Lebanon includes the ZIP code (65536), telephone area code (573), county seat of Laclede County (Lebanon), and school district assignment (Lebanon R-III School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lebanon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.