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Lima, MT
Town in Beaverhead County, Montana.
Population
218
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
390
ZIP codes
0
Lima and its ZIP codes
Lima at a glance
- Lima is about 51 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Lima, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaverhead County. PPP loans are for Lima.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,033
4,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $14,416 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lima, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lima, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Lima
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DellCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Spencer, IDCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lima, MT in?
- Lima is in Beaverhead County, Montana.
- What is the population of Lima, MT?
- About 218 people live in Lima, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lima?
- Nearby places include Dell (7.7 mi), Spencer, ID (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023