Lima city, Ohio
Lima city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lima city is a geographic entity located in Allen County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 34,695. The land area covers 13.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 34,695 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 14,273 | ±375 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 15,950 | ±361 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,273 | ±375 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,677 | ±219 |
| Median Home Value | $107,200 | ±$7,251 |
| Median Gross Rent | $903 | ±$37 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,240 | ±$2,710 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,787 | ±$1,438 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.9% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,958 | ±737 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,697 | ±647 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.9% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 34,690 (2024)
ID: 186920
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
50 TOWN SQ, LIMA OH 45801-4948
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GUS Population: 100,866 (2024)
ID: 172240
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER PRESIDENT
301 N MAIN ST, LIMA OH 45801-4401
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Lima | 07-12 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Lima | 08-12 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Lima | PK-05 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Lima | 09-12 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Lima | 06-08 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Lima | KG-02 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Lima | PK-04 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Lima | KG-08 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Lima | PK-04 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Lima | PK-04 | Lima, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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INSTITUTE FOR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
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Hospital | City address association | 801 MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE B, LIMA, OH, 45804 |
(419) 224-7586
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University of Northwestern Ohio
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College | 2.8 mi away | 1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH, 45805 |
4192273141
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LIMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 650 W. MARKET ST., LIMA, OH, 45801 |
(419) 228-5113
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LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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Hospital | City address association | 1001 BELLEFONTAINE AVENUE, LIMA, OH, 45804 |
(419) 998-4731
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Ohio State Beauty Academy
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College | 3.1 mi away | 1760 N. Eastown Rd., Lima, OH, 45807 |
4192297896
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OSU LIMA CAMPUS
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 4240 CAMPUS DRIVE, LIMA, OH, 45804 |
(419) 995-8401
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MERCY HEALTH ST RITAS MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 730 WEST MARKET STREET, LIMA, OH, 45801 |
(419) 227-3361
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Apollo Career Center
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College Vocational | 3.8 mi away | 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH, 45806-1497 |
4199983000
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ELIDA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 500 E. KIRACOFE AVE., ELIDA, OH, 45807 |
(419) 339-6097
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James A. Rhodes State College
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College | 4.5 mi away | 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH, 45804 |
4199958000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LIMA WWTP, OH US, located 1.4 miles from Lima city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6° | 18.6° | 26.1° | 2.83" | 6.0" |
| February | 37.2° | 20.6° | 28.9° | 2.52" | 5.1" |
| March | 47.6° | 28.6° | 38.1° | 3.02" | 2.8" |
| April | 60.8° | 38.8° | 49.8° | 3.97" | 0.1" |
| May | 71.5° | 50.1° | 60.8° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.4° | 59.8° | 70.1° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 63.2° | 73.4° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.1° | 61.7° | 71.9° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.6° | 54.7° | 65.6° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 43.7° | 53.9° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.0° | 33.1° | 41.5° | 3.14" | 0.4" |
| December | 38.5° | 24.5° | 31.5° | 2.72" | 4.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fort Shawnee CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Elida village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Cridersville village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Cairo village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Westminster CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3900343554. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.