Lima is a city in Ohio state in USA with a population of 36908 residents.. The poverty rate of Lima is 24.2%, which is 73% higher than national average. The typical household in Lima earns $34586 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 66% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Lima, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Lima remained 8.9%, which is 89% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Lima, only 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Lima is 83, which is 17% lower than national average. Median home value in Lima is $68900 , which is 70% lower than national average. While median income in Lima remained $34586, which is 49% lower than national average.