The City of Lima and the surrounding towns in Allen County "specialize in smiles". As the second-largest city in the northwestern portion of Ohio (Toledo being the largest), Lima is not only an important economic center, but also a great source for arts, culture, and history. An initiative known as the "Main Street Program" is currently underway to pair thoughtful preservation of historic assets with sensible business practices. Lima has also been able to maintain a rather large following of the arts and culture through such attractions as the Lima Symphony Orchestra. Internationally acclaimed artists such as Joseph Marcell, Wendy Warner and Sandra Rivers have appeared with the LimaSymphony
Orchestra on stage in Lima's Veterans' Memorial Civic and Convention Center. In addition to music, art comes alive in Lima. Contemporary art has a home in the Victorian-era mercantile building renovated by ArtSpace/Lima on Town Square in the heart of downtown Lima. There's always something new in the changing galleryexhibitions featuring local and regional artists working in all media. In the Gallery Shoppe, original artwork including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass, and cards by the area's most respected artists is on display as well as other unique art replicas. Many art enrichment classes, workshops, and special events are offered throughout the year for art-lovers of all ages.
Recreation is quite abundant in Lima, with two main park systems. Each park is a little different from the next offering its own unique qualities and specialized programs. If you like water sports, we have that.....If you like picnics and nature trails, we have that.....If you want to look at an authentic Nickel Plate 779 steam engine or look at the stars, you can do that. As you look through our listing of parks, you'll see that there is definitely not a shortage of activities. Now comes the hard part...deciding what to do first! Children will enjoy the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District, which is a comprehensive system of natural areas and preserves in Allen County focusing on passive outdoor recreation while conserving natural resources. Opportunities for picnicking, hiking, fishing, and environmental/nature studies are available. A wide variety of special events and environmental education programs are sponsored on an ongoing basis.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $71,463
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $81,538; Detached houses: $81,003; Townhouses or other attached units: $135,122; In 2-unit structures: $64,677; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $19,200; Mobile homes: $24,397.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 37,829. Lima covers 12.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 875 feet above sea level. Population in July 2008: 37,829.
Weather
Lima, OH climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 18.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lima is 37.20 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.26 Inches.
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ative known as the "Main Street Program" is currently underway to pair thoughtful preservation of historic assets with sensible business practices. Lima has also been able to maintain a rather large following of the arts and culture through such attractions as the Lima Symphony Orchestra. Internationally acclaimed artists such as Joseph Marcell, Wendy Warner and Sandra Rivers have appeared with the LimaSymphony
Orchestra on stage in Lima's Veterans' Memorial Civic and Convention Center. In addition to music, art comes alive in Lima. Contemporary art has a home in the Victorian-era mercantile building renovated by ArtSpace/Lima on Town Square in the heart of downtown Lima. There's always something new in the changing galleryexhibitions featuring local and regional artists working in all media. In the Gallery Shoppe, original artwork including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass, and cards by the area's most respected artists is on display as well as other unique art replicas. Many art enrichment classes, workshops, and special events are offered throughout the year for art-lovers of all ages.