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Paris, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
233 Population 191/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Paris, MS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
362/100K
5% below
6,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 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)

Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paris a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Paris reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,170/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paris has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population233
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$3,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,021
Housing Units140
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent362/100K
Property6,170/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,273/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation373 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Paris was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.