City safety & data profile

LimaOH

Lima, OH is a 38K-resident city in Allen County with a median household income of $46,240.

Allen County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lima, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lima has a population larger than 72% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $107,200, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

38K
Population
Top 28%
By size
$46,240
Median income
$107,200
Median home
23.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Lima

Lima posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Lima area.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Lima

Where Lima income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$46,240 Bottom 5% higher than 5% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lima, OH beyond the headline numbers

Lima sits inside Allen County, Ohio, at roughly 40.74°N, -84.11°W. Population 37,873, $46,240 median household income. Median home value $107,200, median rent $903. Poverty rate 23.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lima's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 45.4%, then short sleep duration at 43.8%. 3 hospitals in/around Lima, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lima from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
37,873
Lima
Median Income
$46,240
-32% vs avg
Median Home Value
$107,200
-53% vs avg
Median Age
36.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Allen County) - Lima's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
101K-4%
Median Income
$64,038+50%
Median Home Value
$165,300+57%
Poverty Rate
13.3%-28%
Unemployment
5.7%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lima, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$903/mo
Poverty Rate
23.9% +68% vs avg
Unemployment 8.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.8%
Work From Home 2.8%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 65.6%
African American 20.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
45.4%
Short Sleep Duration
43.8%
High Blood Pressure
41.6%
Physical Inactivity
36%
Current Smoking
22.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.4%
Diabetes
17.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.1%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Current Asthma
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50%
Annual Checkup 80.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.5%
Stroke
4.7%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
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0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
MERCY HEALTH ST RITAS MEDICAL CENTER
LIMA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
LIMA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lima, OH? ▼
Lima, OH has a population of 37,873 people, located in Allen County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Lima? ▼
The median household income in Lima, OH is $46,240 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23.9%.
What is the median home value in Lima? ▼
The median home value in Lima, OH is $107,200. Median rent is $903/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lima? ▼
The top health indicators in Lima include Obesity (45.4%), Short Sleep Duration (43.8%), High Blood Pressure (41.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lima? ▼
Lima has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lima? ▼
The median age in Lima, OH is 36.8 years. 12.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lima, OH is located in Allen County, Ohio. With a population of 38K and a $46,240 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lima area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lima's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lima area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Lima against Ohio peers on any ranking lens. Explore Ohio

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Allen County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.