Lime LakeNY
A town of 656, settled in 1899.
Is Lime Lake a good place to live?
41% of residents are 65 or older in Lime Lake, above both New York’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Only 3 of the 759 New York towns we compare have a higher median age than Lime Lake. Lime Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
656 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lime Lake: who provides what
Lime Lake is unincorporated, so Cattaraugus County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lime Lake.
Compared with most of New York and the rest of the country, the median household income in Lime Lake is lower
At $47,000, Lime Lake’s median household income is where New York’s towns sit at $82,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 27% of residents live below the poverty line in Lime Lake. Since 2013, Lime Lake has lost 43 jobs, to 34 in 2023.
| Lime Lake | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 27% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Lime Lake has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Lime Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Lime Lake’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Lime Lake’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical New York or U.S. town
46% of Lime Lake adults have high blood pressure. Of the 756 New York towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Lime Lake. 37% of Lime Lake adults have obesity.
| Lime Lake | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 25% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Lime Lake | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.4% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.8% | 6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Lime Lake, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Lime Lake | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $890 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 81% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Highmark Stadium and 27 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lime Lake. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
23 mi WaterfallEternal Flame Falls
36 mi Stadium & arenaKeyBank Center
37 mi MuseumUSS The Sullivans35 mi Theme parkSix Flags Darien Lake1.5M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Highmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Eternal Flame Falls: Mpmajewski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · KeyBank Center: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS The Sullivans: Unknown, Public domain
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Everything we know about Lime Lake
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lime Lake; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Lime Lake residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
100% of working residents leave Lime Lake for work
Where Lime Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lime Lake
Census-designated place in New York, United States
Lime Lake is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the northeast part of the town of Machias, in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lime Lake had a population of 836. Prior to the 2010 census, the area was delineated as part of the Lime Lake-Machias CDP.
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- Area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,660 ft
Questions about Lime Lake
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lime Lake, NY a good place to live?
Lime Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.