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Lima, IL
Village in Adams County, Illinois.
Population
224
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,664
ZIP codes
0
Lima and its ZIP codes
Lima at a glance
- Lima is about 7.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Lima.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,401
32,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,377
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$467M
FY 2026, $7,102 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lima, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lima, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Lima
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarcellineCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| MeyerCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| UrsaVillage | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| MendonVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| LoraineVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Canton, MOCity | 8.6 mi | 2.3 |
| La Grange, MOCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| West PointVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WarsawCity | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| FowlerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Alexandria, MOCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BascoVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HamiltonCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| CoatsburgVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lima, IL in?
- Lima is in Adams County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Lima, IL?
- About 224 people live in Lima, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lima?
- Nearby places include Marcelline (4.2 mi), Meyer (6.9 mi), Ursa (7 mi), Mendon (7.9 mi), Loraine (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023