At a Glance
Median Income
$48,571
$35,880 per capita
Home Value
$136,600
Zillow: $209,292
Violent Crime
42/100K
1,540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Paris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paris a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paris residents earn a median household income of $48,571 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,880. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paris is $136,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,292. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Paris reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,540/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paris has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population172
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,571
Per Capita$35,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,600
Rent
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$209,292
Housing Units155
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property1,540/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,230/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation948 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Paris was built in 1996.
38.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.