At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$23,805 per capita
Home Value
$89,200
Zillow: $188,901
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.0% smoking rate
How Lima Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lima's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lima a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lima residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,805. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lima is $89,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,901. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
5.0% of adults in Lima hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lima has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population231
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,650/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$23,805
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,200
Rent
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$188,901
Housing Units85
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation650 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Lima was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.