Living in Lima, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lima · Census data 2020–2024

Lima has 31 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median home value is $23,500.

Lima is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lima at a glance

Population
31
Median age
53.1State: 37
Median home value
$23,500State: $199,800
Homeowners
63.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Lima a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median.

Cons: A poverty rate of 67.7%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Lima

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lima the median home value is $23,500, 93% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lima$23,500
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Housing in Lima: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
21
Owner-occupied
63.6%
Renter-occupied
36.4%
Vacant
47.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1947
Average household size
2.82

47.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lima has many vacation and second homes.

Lima demographics

Population
31
Median age
53.1
Under 18
25.8%
65 and older
16.1%
Households
11
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White22.6%
Hispanic or Latino51.6%
Black32.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lima ›

Education in Lima

0% of adults 25 and older in Lima have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lima0%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lima

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5%
Average commute
—State: 22 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
50%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
63.6%

Lima vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lima31—$23,500—
Bowlegs331$61,250$91,300$875
Dixon150$28,173$62,300—
Seminole7,194$39,121$103,600$744
Wewoka3,091$37,986$63,300$849
Maud973$43,875$62,000$542
Holdenville5,902$46,250$91,600$665
Cromwell238$58,026$74,300$817
Spaulding125$40,625—$696

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Living in Lima: FAQ

What is the average home price in Lima?

The median home value in Lima is $23,500, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Lima, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 67.7%.

What is the median age in Lima?

The median age in Lima is 53.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).

What is the unemployment rate in Lima?

The unemployment rate in Lima is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lima?

0% of adults in Lima have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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