Paris, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $54,219

28% lower than US avg

Home Value $99,500

65% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 21.2%

37% lower than US avg

Median Rent $670

42% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.5%

11% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.2%

39% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.8%

77% lower than US avg

How Paris Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,326

Median Age46.6 yrs

Density1,052/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans7.8%

Economy

Median Income$54,219

Per Capita$28,334

Unemployment2.2%

Poverty2.8%

Commute21 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$99,500

Rent$670

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$195,921

Housing Units607

Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity35.5%

Uninsured9.0%

Smoking17.3%

Depression26.5%

Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain39.5 in/yr

Sunny Days264/yr

Elevation696 ft (212 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.2%

High School+92.6%

Graduate+8.3%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute21 min

Broadband89.1%

Is Paris a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paris receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Paris offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paris is $54,219, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paris is $99,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Paris experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 5.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Paris has a population of 1,326 with a density of 1,052 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.7% female and 52.3% male. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.9% of residents. 7.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 88.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,326

Total Population

1,052

People / sq mi

46.6yrs

Median Age

20% above US avg

1.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%

Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Paris vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	98.9%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	1.1%
	92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Paris vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paris is $54,219, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,334 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 2.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Paris vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$54,219
	28% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.2%
	39% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.8%
	77% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.7 min
Drive Alone	79.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Paris is $99,500, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,921, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 607 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1965. 24.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$99,500
	65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$195,921

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$670
	42% below US avg
Rent Burden	24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	75.0%
Housing Units	607
Median Year Built	1965

Property Tax

In Paris, 35.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.3% of residents. 31.0% have high blood pressure. 17.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.0% report binge drinking. 27.7% are physically inactive. 26.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.3% experience frequent mental distress. 9.0% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Paris vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.5%
	11% above US avg
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart Disease	5.3%
High Blood Pressure	31.0%
Asthma	10.8%
COPD	7.0%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.3%
	24% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.0%
Physical Inactivity	27.7%
Depression	26.5%
Mental Distress	19.3%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.5%
Uninsured	9.0%
	5% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.0%
Dental Visits	59.7%

Food & Exercise

Paris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	264 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.5 inches
	4% above US avg
Snowfall	5.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	696 ft (212 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	1,052/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4809°N, 92.0013°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-0°C)	1.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	67°F (20°C)	4.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.3 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	2.3 in

Paris has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F — from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.5").

21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 89.1% of households have broadband internet access. 79.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	21.2%
	37% below US avg
High School+	92.6%
Graduate Degree+	8.3%
School Test Score	5.51

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	1,052/sq mi
Total Area	1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	89.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.7 min
Drive Alone	79.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Paris

What is the population of Paris?

Paris has a population of 1,326 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 1,052 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.7% female and 52.3% male.

Is Paris expensive to live in?

Paris is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $54,219, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $99,500 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Paris?

Paris has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Paris?

The job market in Paris is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 2.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Paris?

The median home value in Paris is $99,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,921. For renters, the median monthly rent is $670. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Paris?

Schools in Paris score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.2% of adults in Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Paris?

The obesity rate in Paris is 35.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.3% of adults are smokers. 27.7% are physically inactive. 26.5% of residents report depression. 9.0% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Paris?

The average commute in Paris is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Paris?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Paris is 95.2% White, 4% Black or African American. 98.9% of residents speak only English at home. 7.8% of the population are military veterans. 10.3% of residents have a disability. 88.5% have health insurance coverage.

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