At a Glance
Violent Crime
469/100K
1,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
47.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Paradise Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paradise's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paradise a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Paradise reports 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,968/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Paradise hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
47.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paradise has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age72.5 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$14,924
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,355M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$395,959
Housing Units43
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent469/100K
Property1,968/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,496 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+47.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Paradise was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Missoula Montana (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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