The Town FilesLima, Wisconsin
Town in Sheboygan County · population 2,956 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $293,600
- Household income
- $106,065
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 45.1
Lima is a town of 2,956 people in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $293,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 98% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 96% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling 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 $293,600, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $106,065, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. 95.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lima | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $293,600 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | — | $951 |
| Median household income | $106,065 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 95.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Lima
| People | Lima | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 89.1% |
Weather in Lima
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 12.0°F. About 34.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lima since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 21, 1974 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on July 1, 2026.
Severe weather in Sheboygan County since 1996
Sheboygan County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sheboygan County
Sheboygan County had 61,178 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,379 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Lima itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Towns near Lima
- Sheboygan Falls, WI4.7 mi · 8,210 people · home $217,500
- Oostburg, WI5.0 mi · 3,056 people · home $246,900
- Wilson, WI5.3 mi · 3,484 people · home $296,400
- Plymouth, WI7.2 mi · 8,932 people · home $213,300
- Sheboygan, WI8.3 mi · 49,929 people · home $174,200
- Plymouth, WI8.9 mi · 3,083 people · home $310,200
- Sheboygan, WI9.2 mi · 8,136 people · home $350,100
- Howards Grove, WI11.4 mi · 3,237 people · home $261,300
Lima questions
Is Lima, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lima scores better for retirees than 48% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 56%. 18.1% 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 $293,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,065, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Lima?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 12.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.6 inches of precipitation a year and 48.6 inches of snow.
Does Lima get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lima since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 21, 1974. 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)