| Index | Lima | Illinois | National |
| Median home price | $84,200 | $174,800 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $0 | $925 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 97.9% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 2.1% | 34.0% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| West Point, IL | 219 | $35,700 | 81% |
| Basco, IL | 85 | $36,400 | 80% |
| Alexandria, MO | 105 | $43,800 | 76% |
| Bentley, IL | 18 | $57,500 | 69% |
| La Grange, MO | 943 | $76,300 | 59% |
| Lima, IL | 105 | $84,200 | 54% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| New Morgan, PA | 105 | $0 | 100% |
| Dames Quarter, MD | 105 | $317,400 | 72% |
| Felt, OK | 105 | $50,000 | 73% |
| Buckeye, IA | 105 | $29,400 | 84% |
| Redings Mill, MO | 105 | $81,300 | 56% |
| Lima, IL | 105 | $84,200 | 54% |
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