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Lebanon, OR

Lebanon is a city in Linn County, Oregon, United States. Lebanon is located in northwest Oregon, southeast of Salem. Lebanon sits beside the South Santiam River on the eastern edge of the Willamette Valley, close to the Cascade Range and a 25-minute drive to either of the larger cities of Corvallis and Albany. Lebanon is known for its foot-and-bike trails, its waterside parks, and its small-town character.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.87 square miles (17.79 km²), of which 6.67 square miles (17.28 km²) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km²) is water.

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lebanon has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

In 1847, Jeremiah and Jemima Ralston bought a pioneers' cabin, staked a claim, and built a log house on a low rise at what is now Ralston Park. Nearby, on today's Main Street, they built a store. It soon became a stop for gold seekers on their way to California. A village grew up around the store, and in 1855 the couple filed a plat for the town, naming it for Jeremiah's birthplace of Lebanon, Tennessee. They also donated land for the Santiam Academy, which the Methodist Episcopal Church operated until 1906.

Lebanon was established on the land of the Louis Band of the Santiam Kalapuya. Like other Kalapuya tribes, the Santiam had dwindled in number, from malaria and other diseases, before the Americans arrived. In 1855, the band sold the U.S. government their rights to the land and moved to a temporary reservation on a claim belonging to the Ralstons' son, just south of their own. There the band awaited removal to the Grand Ronde Valley.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Lebanon is home to Fresenius Medical Care Lebanon Oregon, providing comprehensive medical services to the community.  For fitness enthusiasts, Fitness 1440, NWFit Gym, and Anytime Fitness provide excellent gym facilities. Those seeking luxury can unwind at Kempinski The Spa, which provides a range of high-end services. For a holistic approach, Beauty Life Salon and Spa offers various wellness therapies. 

The top sites in Lebanon, OR are Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort, Linn County Arts Guild, and Cascades Raptor Center.

Population: 19,415 (2022). ZIP Code: 97355. Area code: 541. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Area: 7.25 sq mi (18.79 km²).

FAQs

How did Lebanon, OR get its name?

They found it in late autumn of 1847 when Jeremiah Ralston halted his train of three wagons in what is now Lebanon, Oregon. Jeremiah was the first to map the town and name it. He chose the name because the many cedar trees by the river made him think of the Biblical references to the cedars of Lebanon and partly because of sentiment for his birthplace – Lebanon, Tennessee. 

What is the economy of Lebanon, OR?

The economy of Lebanon, OR employs 8.31k people. The largest industries in Lebanon, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,398 people), Retail Trade (1,215 people), and Manufacturing (1,192 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($73,750), Manufacturing ($62,346), and Construction ($53,021). The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lebanon, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (910 people), Production Occupations (873 people), and Material Moving Occupations (701 people).

Is Lebanon, OR a good place to live?

Living in Lebanon, Oregon, you'll find it a very safe place. Property crime rates in Lebanon are lower than the national average, and violent crime rates are significantly lower than the national average. NeighborhoodScout.com states Lebanon has a crime rate lower than 68% of all US cities. Anyone living in Lebanon, Oregon, should sleep easy knowing they live in a safe town.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Lebanon

Data USA

Living in Oregon

Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort

Linn County Arts Guild

Cascades Raptor Center

Fresenius Medical Care Lebanon Oregon

Fitness 1440

NWFit Gym

Anytime Fitness 

Kempinski The Spa

Beauty Life Salon and Spa

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