Lima, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
231
Population
1,650/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$23,805 per capita
$89,200
Home Value
$188,901 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lima experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1770°N, 91.3783°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in |
Lima has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.6").