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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,052/sq mi
Coordinates39.4809°N, 92.0013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 105 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 10 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 125 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

344 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 164 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 16 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 65 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 76 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 45 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 50 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 24, 1961 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOLDRIDGE FIRE (1,323 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in

Paris has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.8").

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