Lime Springs is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States.

[4] After the railroad was built into the area, the town relocated nearby to its tracks.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), all of it land.

The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White, 0.2% Native American, and 0.4% Asian.

35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 98.39% White, 0.40% Native American, 0.60% Asian, and 0.60% from two or more races.

Sweet Corn Days is the festival of the year in Lime Springs, held on the second Sunday in August.

Friday and Saturday are filled with tractor pulls, softball games, and activities for the whole family.

Most windows around town are decorated with "Rocky the Raccoon" the Sweet Corn Days mascot.

The historic Lidtke Mill converted into a museum is a popular attraction.

[14] In 2015 the district board voted to close the Lime Springs-Chester Elementary School on a 4–1 basis.