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Lima, Ohio: Patriotic Pride User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I love living in Lima, Ohio because it's full of friendly inviting people. I like to refer to us as the patriotic city because we think highly of our veterans. We have a Freedom Flag Monument, Veterans Memorial Center and Allen County Museum that highlights different military mem ...Read More orabilia.

The best thing about living in Lima is the low cost of living. The home prices are very reasonable. I absolutely love my neighborhood because it is quiet and neighborly. It was very easy for me to make friends quickly when I moved here because it is very common for the neighbors to talk to one another.

In the summer, I love to golf at Hidden Creek Golf Club. It not only has beautiful green, but the prices are very reasonable. Golf is not for everyone, but there are other things to do such as shop at the Lima Mall, or take a stroll downtown and visit Alter Ego Comics store or different boutiques. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lima? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Industry Park
      Hoover Park
      Faurot Park
      Collett Street Park
      Schoonover Park
      Baxter Park
      Robb Park
      Lincoln Park

      Entertainment

      Allen County Museum
      Lima Stadium
      Nickel Plate 779
      Regal American Mall
      Bath Stadium

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Kewpee Hamburgers
      Hollander On Main
      Sportscasters
      Domino's
      Kewpee Hamburgers
      Subway
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lima? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Lima.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lima? The cost of living in Lima is 89/100 - which is 4% lower than Ohio.
      Lima
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lima? Lima crime rates are 4,175, which are 111% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      4,175 per 100k people

      83% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24  

      83% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Lima? The median income in Lima is $34,586 which is 32% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $34,58637% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,55538% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      15% higher than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Lima a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lima Memorial Hospital
      Saint Rita Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aide
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lima home prices? Lima home prices are $68,900 - which is 48% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $68,90063% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $68728% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      27% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Lima have good schools? The Lima graduation rate is 77% - which is 10% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      12% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Lima a good place to live? Lima has an overall rating of 63% from 21 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      21 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      48%

      20 total surveys

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