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A township of 4,058 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan

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Map of Lima: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land7.9%1,771 of 22,406 acres

Trails4.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves4436 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

#187Most conserved land in MI

1Baker Woods Preserve1.4 mi of trails · 68 acres Directions

2Miller-Smith Preserve0.9 mi of trails · 29 acres Directions

3Chelsea State Game Area464 acres Directions

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About Lima

Civil township in Michigan, United States

4,024Population

35.2 sq miArea

883 ftElevation

Lima Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,024 at the 2020 census.

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How Lima ranks

#1Highest graduation rate in MI #6Most active in MI #9Lowest obesity in MI All MI rankings →

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Health in Lima

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Health Grade A+

Healthier than 97% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

23better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▲ 1▼ 4 close Habits 3▲ 1 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 5▲ 0 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

6.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 4.3%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 11.1%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Chelsea HospitalChelsea · 4.1 mi · ER

Packard WestAnn Arbor · 9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48118, 48130, 48103 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lima →

Natural hazards in Lima

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Lima flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 9 declared for Washtenaw County MapLima vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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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 16°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter

58° / 36°Spring

81° / 58°Summer

61° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Lima get?About 33 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 12, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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School Grade A

The public schools Lima’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 92% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Ann Arbor Orthodox Classical AcademyElementary · Grades 1 · 1 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

Libraries near Lima

Nearest: Chelsea District LibraryChelsea · 4.2 miles · 61 hrs a week

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