Elida ( ee-LY-də) is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,923 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Elida

Housing in Elida

$252K▲ 5.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Elida home is worth about $252,000, up 5.8% in a year, close to the Ohio typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Elida

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Elida's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Elida 0.5

Ohio 2.9

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Elida 7.9

Ohio 14.7

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Elida

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Most working residents leave Elida for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Lima (23%), American (12%) and Bath (7%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Lima

23%

American

12%

Bath

Shawnee

5%Work in townlive and work in Elida 8 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 683Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Elida →

Health in Elida

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

5better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.8%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethOH 15.3% · better 10.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityOH 14.1% · better 9.9%More adults who have had cancerOH 8.7% · worse

Care nearby

Mercy Health St. Ritas Medical CenterLima · 5.3 mi · ER

North Lima Community Health CenterLima · 4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Elida · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elida →

Natural hazards in Elida

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes

5Does Elida flood?paid flood claims since 2008 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Elida

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Elida →

Climate in Elida

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Elida has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 22°Winter

60° / 40°Spring

83° / 62°Summer

64° / 44°Fall