Lima, Illinois

About Lima

Lima is a tiny community in western Illinois with an estimated population of 143.

Officially, Lima is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,021 residents per square mile.

📰 Lima News Today

• Thomas Arthur Kraushaar Obituary Mar 26, 2022 Printy Funeral Home · Aug 5
• Eric Dill Obituary (1979 - 2026) - Illinois, IL - The Lima News Legacy obituary · Apr 9
• Michael Lima Obituary November 27, 2025 Chicagoland Cremation Options · Nov 27
• Ronald L. Jones Obituary Sep 1, 2023 J. Otto Funeral Homes · Sep 1
• Shannon Marie Garden Obituary (2026) - Lima, IL - N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Apr 2

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What Makes Lima Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Lima — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.14 sq mi.
• Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lima

• Lima Park reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lima

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