The Town FilesLima, Wisconsin
Town in Pepin County · population 693 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $218,300
- Household income
- $78,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 45.1
Lima is a town of 693 people in Pepin County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $218,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 88% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Wisconsin towns.
How Lima ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lima is worth $218,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $78,750, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. 80.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lima | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $78,750 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 80.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lima
| People | Lima | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Lima
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 4.5°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lima since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 15, 1998 about 0.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Pepin County since 1996
Pepin County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | DR-1369: Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| July 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | DR-1236: Severe Storms,Straigh Line Winds, Tornadoes,Rain,And Floodi |
Jobs and pay in Pepin County
Pepin County had 2,463 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,655 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Lima itself the ACS puts it at 0.2%.
Towns near Lima
- Durand, WI4.7 mi · 710 people · home $240,600
- Albany, WI6.1 mi · 716 people · home $267,000
- Durand, WI6.2 mi · 1,854 people · home $152,400
- Rock Creek, WI8.9 mi · 1,003 people · home $273,800
- Dunn, WI8.9 mi · 1,473 people · home $262,900
- Mondovi, WI9.2 mi · 2,845 people · home $174,500
- Waterville, WI10.5 mi · 829 people · home $217,400
- Drammen, WI11.9 mi · 792 people · home $308,800
Lima questions
Is Lima, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lima scores better for retirees than 88% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 62%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Lima?
The median owner-occupied home in Lima is valued at $218,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,750, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Lima?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 4.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 53.2 inches of snow.
Does Lima get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lima since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 15, 1998. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)