Paris, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,326 Population 1,052/sq mi density
$54,219 Median Income $28,334 per capita
$99,500 Home Value $207,088 Zillow
$670 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,219 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,500 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Paris, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,219
28% below
$28,334 per capita
Home Value
$99,500
65% below
Zillow: $207,088
Median Rent
$670/mo
42% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
35%
Rent
58%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paris a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $54,219 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,334. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paris is $99,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,088. Median rent is $670/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

21.2% of adults in Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paris has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,326
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density1,052/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,219
Per Capita$28,334
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,500
Rent$670
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$207,088
Housing Units607
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation696 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.1%
EV Stations7

Did You Know?

The median home in Paris was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (47 miles).
12.9% of the population has a disability.