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Lima

A township of 3,155 people in LaGrange County, Indiana
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Map of Lima: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land4.1%648 of 15,964 acres
Trails3.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves5205 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Samuel P. Williams House

Samuel P. Williams House

Western Reserve · on the Register since 1980

Samuel P. Williams House, also known as "Old Home", is a historic home located at Howe, Indiana. It was built between 1838 and 1843, and is a Western Reserve style frame dwelling.

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About Lima

Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
610Population
1.8 sq miArea
876 ftElevation

Howe is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lima Township, LaGrange County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Howe had a population of 610.

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Living in Lima

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Most working residents leave Lima for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Lagrange (10%), Fort Wayne (5%) and Clay (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Lagrange
10%
Fort Wayne
5%
Clay
4%
Shipshewana
4%
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Health in Lima

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 36% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

1better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sturgis HospitalSturgis · 4.2 mi · ER
Bowen Center LagrangeLagrange · 5.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 46746 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lima →

Natural hazards in Lima

19
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lima →

Climate in Lima

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Lima has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Sturgis District LibrarySturgis · 4.5 miles · 48 hrs a week
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