Lima, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
237 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,906 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$183,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$422 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$582 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaverhead County
2
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Beaverhead County
1
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 17
Feb 1 10 20
Mar 1 11 27
Apr 1 6 37
May 2 3 46
Jun 2 0 54
Jul 1 0 61
Aug 1 0 60
Sep 1 1 52
Oct 1 4 40
Nov 1 9 27
Dec 1 13 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MT State Senate District 36, MT State House District 72, MT
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Schools

Lima School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Lima 6-8
<1 miles, SW
Lima High School
<1 miles, SW
Grant School
34 miles, N
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Colleges

The University of Montana-Western
39 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Barrett Hospital & Healthcare
39 miles, N • 4.1 star
Madison Memorial Hospital
69 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yellowstone Airport
72 miles, E • 1 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
82 miles, S • 1 star
Bert Mooney Airport
91 miles, NE • 1 star
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