Paris, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
233
Population
191/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paris, MS
At a Glance
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
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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paris a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population233
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density191/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$267,187
Housing Units140
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,273/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
52.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.