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Paris, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Logan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,287 Population 597/sq mi density
$48,789 Median Income $38,105 per capita
$112,700 Home Value $149,090 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
649 Violent Crime/100K 2,771 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,789 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,700 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
649 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Paris enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density597/sq mi
Coordinates35.2908°N, 93.7342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

261 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 125 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 131 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 123 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 124 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 125 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 139 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 125 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 148 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 124 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 124 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 123 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 138 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 124 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 123 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 125 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 122 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 122 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 72 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 147 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

432 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,016 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 88 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 20 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 64 km 13
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 50 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 75 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 87 km 10
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 100 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 24 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 99 km 3
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 94 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 90 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 66 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 53 km 2
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 32 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 49 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 34 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 34 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 41 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 75 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 51 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 55 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 89 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 74 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 87 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 87 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 37 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Paris has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.7").

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