The Town FilesNorth Lima, Ohio
Community in Mahoning County · population 1,369 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $347,100
- Household income
- $102,759
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 50.4
North Lima is a community of 1,369 people in Mahoning County, Ohio. The median home is worth $347,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Ohio towns, quieter than 88% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 80% of Ohio towns.
How North Lima ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Lima is worth $347,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $102,759, which is more affordable than 15% of Ohio towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Lima | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $102,759 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Lima
| People | North Lima | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in North Lima
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Lima since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 12, 1978 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 2, 1998.
Severe weather in Mahoning County since 1996
Mahoning County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Mahoning County
Mahoning County had 93,784 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,623 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in North Lima itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Towns near North Lima
- Woodworth, OH2.1 mi · 1,784 people · home $146,300
- New Springfield, OH3.9 mi · 579 people · home $114,100
- Columbiana, OH4.3 mi · 6,559 people · home $191,700
- New Middletown, OH5.7 mi · 1,507 people · home $173,300
- Poland, OH5.8 mi · 2,463 people · home $199,700
- Washingtonville, OH6.5 mi · 712 people · home $112,500
- Leetonia, OH7.0 mi · 1,833 people · home $109,800
- New Waterford, OH7.3 mi · 1,194 people · home $154,200
North Lima questions
Is North Lima, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Lima scores better for retirees than 97% of Ohio towns and quieter than 88%. 24.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.4).
How much does a house cost in North Lima?
The median owner-occupied home in North Lima is valued at $347,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,759, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in North Lima?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year and 38.4 inches of snow.
Does North Lima get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Lima since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 12, 1978. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)