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Lima, OH

Elev. 263 m
Population
35,304
Median home
$95,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
23
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Lima

Lima is a city in Ohio with about 35,304 residents. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $43,370. Homes carry a median value of $95,900, and about 46% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (62.4%). Around 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,304
Median age
35.4
Median household income
$43,370
Per-capita income
$22,953
Poverty rate
24.8%
High-school grad or higher
87.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
Unemployment
8.9%
Avg. commute
17.2 min
Work from home
3.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White62.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black23.4%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving27.6%
Sales & office21.4%
Management, business, science & arts21%
Service20.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$95,900
Median gross rent
$865/mo
Owner-occupied
46.4%
Median year built
1953
Households
13,985
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Lima has 23 public schools — 11 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading56%
Math64%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Apollo Career CenterHighGrades 7–12
Bath Digital AcademyHighGrades 7–12
Bath High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lima Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Perry High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Shawnee High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
West Central Learning Academy IIHighGrades 9–12charter
Bath Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lima North Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Lima West Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Shawnee Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 4–8
Bath Elementary SchoolElementary
Elmwood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Freedom Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime86% above national
Lima717
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime80% above national
Lima3,509
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lima Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lima.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Allen County
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lima is in Allen County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lima. Elevation ~263 m.

Map of Lima
Lima, OH
Where Lima is
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Historic places

24 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Adgate BlockDorsey BuildingFirst National Bank and Trust BuildingHotel ArgonneLima Cleaning and Pressing CompanyUnion BlockKlaus BlockElks Lodge
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Nearby cities
Findlay (33 mi)Marion (53 mi)Springfield (59 mi)Huber Heights (61 mi)Delaware (63 mi)Fairborn (65 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lima, OH (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lima, Ohio.

Joshua Allen Johnson, 34
Lima · 45801
Joseph Andrew Wilson, 39
Lima · 45804
AKA Joe Wilson, Andy Wilson
Joseph Edward Miller, 60
Lima · Allen County · 45807
AKA Joseph Edward Miller
Donald James Smith, 47
Lima · 45801
AKA Donald J Smith, James Smith
Brian Onil Brown, 38
Lima · 45804
AKA Brian D Brown, Brian N Brown
Christopher Edward Whitney, 65
Lima · 45801
AKA Christopher Whitney, Christopher E Whitney
Christopher Sean Lee, 38
Lima · 45805
AKA Christopher S Lee, Christopher Lee
William Laurie Kirkman, 67
Lima · 45805
AKA William Laurie Jones, William Kirkman
David Lee Smith, 61
Lima · Allen County · 45804
AKA David Smith, David L Smith
David Eugene Smith, 51
Lima · Allen County · 45801
AKA David E Smith, Dave Smith
Michael Dennis Wright, 75
Lima · 45805
AKA Michael Wright, Michael D Wright
Robert Lee Garcia, 49
Lima · Allen County · 45804
AKA Robert Garcia

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lima — frequently asked

What is the population of Lima, Ohio?
Lima has a population of about 35,304, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lima?
The median home value in Lima is $95,900, and the median gross rent is $865/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lima safe? What is the crime rate?
Lima Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 717 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lima face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Allen County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Lima?
Lima has 23 public schools (11 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lima?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Lima. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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