How long is the commute from Lima, OH?
Workers who live in Lima, OH take an average of 17.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
13.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.1 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 13.5%
How people in Lima get to work
| Means of transportation | Lima | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±2.5 points) | 82.8% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±2.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±1.0 points) | 4.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Lima, the average commute is lower than in Allen County (18.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lima, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Allen County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Allen County, Lima ranks 20 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2258 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lima
| Vehicles available | Lima | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.5% (±1.9 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% (±3.0 points) | 31.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% (±3.1 points) | 37.1% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.7% (±2.3 points) | 24.3% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Lima, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Allen County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lima
| Lima | Allen County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±1.0 points) | 4.8% (±0.7 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±1.6 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±2.0 points) | 88.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lima, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allen County (88.8%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lima
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | — | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| American Township | 4.0 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Shawnee | 4.6 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shawnee Township | 4.6 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bath Township (Allen County) | 4.6 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elida | 5.6 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Allen County) | 5.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cairo | 6.4 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cridersville | 6.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cridersville, OH (27.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Elida | 18.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | American Township | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Bluffton | 18.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Fort Shawnee | 18.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Cairo | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Shawnee Township | 17.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 20 | Lima | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 21 | Bath Township (Allen County) | 16.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 22 | Beaverdam | 15.4 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 9 of 22 places in Allen County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lima
How long is the average commute in Lima?
Workers who live in Lima, OH take an average of 17.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lima without a car?
13.5% of households in Lima have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lima?
2.8% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Lima worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lima city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lima city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lima city, Ohio
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lima city, Ohio (place:43554, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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