Lima, Ohio
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 58% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 15% of US places
- top 6% for commute time
- top 8% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Lima is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 36,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, natural disaster risk, and comfortable days. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitecityhall.lima.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.7 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$42k15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US places
Home Value$88k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$811better than 64% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$963better than 86% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.19%better than 39% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.88%better than 49% of US places
Unemployment8.6%better than 18% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.2 in48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall18.5 inbetter than 48% of US places
Sunny Days190 daysbetter than 15% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 51% of US places
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 87% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.5better than 92% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 27% of US places
School Quality74.4better than 71% of US places
Violent Crime5147/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime4002/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population35,55596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.721st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5286th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4066th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.4%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)23.4%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.3%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.7%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability8.1/20better than 75% of US places
Airport Distance83 mibetter than 47% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.8%better than 45% of US places
Amenities Nearby17.44better than 19% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 24% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lima an affordable place to live?
- Lima is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lima?
- The median home value in Lima is $88k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lima?
- Median household income in Lima is $42k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lima?
- Median gross rent in Lima is $811 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lima safe?
- Lima is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 5147/100k (better than 0%). Property crime is 4002/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lima?
- Lima averages 74°F in July and 27°F in January, with 41.2 in of annual precipitation and about 190 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lima?
- Public-school quality in Lima is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lima?
- The average one-way commute in Lima is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)