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Lima, OH


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Lima, Ohio

Lima, Ohio, in Allen county, is 58 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 69 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. About 40,081 people people live in Lima.

The People and Families of Lima

In Lima, about 39% of adults are married. The people of Lima spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Lima is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lima had a median family income of $32,405.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($12,942) in Lima than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lima Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lima, about 57% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Lima isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Lima, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Lima strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyLima Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLima Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLima Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lima Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lima Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lima, OH

Comparing Lima to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens64
Racial Diversity510
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men23
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults14
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11

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