Lima, OH

Lima, Ohio

Introduction to Lima, Ohio

Lima, Ohio, in Allen county, is 58 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 69 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. It's situated in northwestern Ohio and is part of the Rust Built. The Ottawa River runs through Lima. It's a prominent regional medical center and home to Procter and Gamble's Tide and Downy facility.

Lima History

The Shawnee Indians lived in the region. In 1885 oil was discovered, which brought Standard Oil to Lima. Benjamin Faurot's Opera House was established in 1882 and was a nationally well known venue. It served as a model for New York theaters. After WW I was over the city had a prominent Ku Klux Klan organization. During the 1920's industries were thriving and the city was well known for the locomotives it produced. Ohio Power Shovel Company and the Lima Locomotive Works Inc., were important factors for the economy.

Lima was one of the world's largest producers of school buses. During World War II Lima was home to a prominent tank manufacturing facility. In the 1970's and 1980's a large number of industrial companies moved out and the city became part of the "Rust Belt." After the 1970's it became a primary retail location for the region.

Lima Attractions

• There are a large number of sites included in the National Register of Historic Places.
• Lima Symphony Orchestra.
• Union Block is part of the National Register of Historic Places.
• Allen County Courthouse is an impressive looking building.
• Armory-Latisona Building.
• Griffith Brese Farm is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
• The Metropolitan Block.
• The Lima Memorial Hall is a splendid structure.
• The Allen County Fair attracts a large crowd.

Lima Higher Education

The city is home to the University of Northwestern Ohio, the Ohio State University, Lima Campus and the James A. Rhodes State College.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Lima, OH

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lima Almanac

Lima Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lima Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lima, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lima Public Libraries

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Lima Hospitals

ST RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
730 WEST MARKET STREET
(419) 227-3361
Emergency Service: Yes

INSTITUTE FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
(Proprietary)
801 MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE B
(419) 224-7586
Emergency Service: No

LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1001 BELLEFONTAINE AVENUE
(419) 228-3335
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Lima

Lima High Schools (2004)

LIMA HIGH SCHOOL
1 SPARTAN WAY
419-996-3000
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,298 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL
3333 ZURMEHLY RD
419-998-8000
Serves 891 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

BATH HIGH SCHOOL
2850 BIBLE RD
419-221-0366
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 659 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
2770 E BREESE RD
419-221-2774
Serves 404 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

ALLEN EAST HIGH SCHOOL
105 N WASHINGTON ST
419-649-6311
Serves 372 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

LIMA ALTERNATIVE
1 SPARTAN WAY
419-996-3000
A Special Education School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 51 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 51

ACES ALLEN COUNTY CHOICE ED HIGH SCHOOL
345 S ELIZABETH ST
419-224-6492

APOLLO CAREER CENTER
3325 SHAWNEE RD
419-998-2908
A Vocational School

Lima Colleges

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Ohio State Beauty Academy

Ohio State University-Lima Campus

Rhodes State College

Tri-State College

University of Northwestern Ohio

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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