At a Glance
Home Value
$90,700
Zillow: $267,255
Median Rent
$979/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
19.7% smoking rate
How Paragon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paragon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paragon a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paragon is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,255. Median rent is $979/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
2.0% of adults in Paragon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paragon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population564
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,014/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,791
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$3,059M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
Home Value$90,700
Rent$979
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$267,255
Housing Units296
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,539/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation581 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Paragon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.