Paris, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
8,154
Population
1,436/sq mi density
$51,798
Median Income
$30,764 per capita
$71,200
Home Value
$112,922 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
590
Violent Crime/100K
1,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,798 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,200 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
590 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Paris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6151°N, 87.6891°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edgar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Paris has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.3").