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Lime Ridge, PA
Census-designated place in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Population
842
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
748
ZIP codes
0
Lime Ridge and its ZIP codes
Lime Ridge at a glance
- Lime Ridge is about 2.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,148, 19% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,100 (18% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $994 a month.
Local data for Lime Ridge, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lime Ridge, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,148
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$208,100
Median rent
$994/mo
Homeownership
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (196), Italian Americans (72), Polish Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Lime Ridge.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,260
24,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $7,767 per person
How people get to work
Lime Ridge, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lime Ridge, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
490
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Lime Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlmediaCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.7 |
| MifflinvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.6 |
| MainvilleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Briar CreekBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.7 |
| LightstreetCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| EspyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| OrangevilleBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BloomsburgTown | 5.6 mi | 4.3 |
| BerwickBorough | 5.6 mi | 3.1 |
| FoundryvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| FernvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| East BerwickCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| NescopeckBorough | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| JonestownCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| CatawissaBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| RupertCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lime Ridge, PA in?
- Lime Ridge is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Lime Ridge, PA?
- About 842 people live in Lime Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lime Ridge?
- Nearby places include Almedia (2 mi), Mifflinville (2.4 mi), Mainville (3.3 mi), Briar Creek (3.5 mi), Lightstreet (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023