What are the schools like in Lima, OK?

School district data for Lima is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lima?

The median household income in Lima, OK is $31,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Lima, OK?

Lima has an average high temperature of 51.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.6 inches.

Lima, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lima, OK affordable or expensive?

Lima has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lima, OK?

Lima has a violent crime rate of 288.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1789.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lima, OK a Good Place to Live?

Lima is a small town of 69 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $31,250 and a 7.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Lima stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lima is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lima city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lima metro area.

Metric	Lima, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lima's violent crime rate is 288.6 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

288.6 /100k

Property Crime

1789.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lima, OK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lima sees average highs of 51.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation and 3.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lima, OK
Average High — January	51.8°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	43.2"
Annual Snowfall	3.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lima, OK	National Avg
Population	69	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	17.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	55.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Lima vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lima, OK affordable or expensive?

Lima has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $31,250.

What is the crime rate in Lima, OK?

Lima's violent crime rate is 288.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1789.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lima?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lima, OK a good place to live?

Lima, OK has a population of 69, a median household income of $31,250, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lima?

Lima averages 51.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches with about 3.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lima?

The population of Lima, Oklahoma is 69 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lima?

Key numbers for living in Lima: median home N/A, median household income $31,250, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lima side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.