At a Glance
Median Income
$53,906
$27,064 per capita
Home Value
$183,100
Zillow: $288,531
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
14.7% 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+
3.8 / 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 $53,906 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,064. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 49 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lima is $183,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,531. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.6% of adults in Lima hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lima has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population237
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,906
Per Capita$27,064
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$57M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,100
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$288,531
Housing Units158
Rent Burden13.0%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
Elevation6,253 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute7 min
Broadband67.6%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lima was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.331 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.