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Paris, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lamar County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,678
Population
701/sq mi density
$45,439
Median Income
$25,526 per capita
$128,300
Home Value
$167,584 Zillow
$903
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
1,017
Violent Crime/100K
2,881 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,439 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,300 home value, $903/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,017 violent crimes/100K (168% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Paris enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 596 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 38.3 sq mi (99.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 701/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6689°N, 95.5466°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lamar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Pleasant Regional (MPS) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Paris has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (2.3").