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Paris, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,154 Population 1,436/sq mi density
$51,798 Median Income $30,764 per capita
$71,200 Home Value $100,190 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
820 Violent Crime/100K 1,870 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,798 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,200 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
820 violent crimes/100K (116% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Paris (10)

Cataract Falls
State Park
221 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fox Ridge State Park
State Park
703 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s captu...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exh...
Weather: The weather in the area is quite typical for the Midwest. The average temperature for the winter months is in the mid 30s, but the summers can often be hot and humid with temperatures reaching into th...
Mccormick's Creek State Park
State Park
1,480 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prophetstown State Park
State Park
2,200 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shades State Park
State Park
1,815 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve
State Park
1,749 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shakamak State Park
State Park
27 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Turkey Run State Park
State Park
866 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Unknown Park
State Park
63 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0