At a Glance
Median Income
$43,370
$22,953 per capita
Home Value
$95,900
Zillow: $152,442
Median Rent
$865/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
770/100K
3,421/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
23.3% 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lima residents earn a median household income of $43,370 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,953. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,586 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lima is $95,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,442. Median rent is $865/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Lima reports 770 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 103% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,421/100K. The murder rate is 17.4/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Lima hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lima has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population35,304
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density2,592/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,370
Per Capita$22,953
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$11,167M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,900
Rent$865
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$152,442
Housing Units15,730
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent770/100K
Property3,421/100K
Murder17.4/100K
Assault533/100K
Burglary669/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death10,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation879 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lima was founded in 1831.
The median home in Lima was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.