Paris, IL

Paris, Illinois

Paris, Illinois, in Edgar county, is 18 miles NW of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 82 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 9,077.

The People and Families of Paris

In Paris, about 50% of adults are married. Lots of people in Paris live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Paris.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paris had a median family income of $37,872.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Paris residents, with $600. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Paris Housing

In Paris, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Paris, 95% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Paris is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Paris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Paris, IL

Comparing Paris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Paris Almanac

Paris Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Paris Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Paris Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Paris residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Paris Hospitals

PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
721 E COURT STREET
(217) 465-4141
Emergency Service: Yes

Paris High Schools (2004)

PARIS HIGH SCHOOL
309 S MAIN ST
217-466-1175
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 693 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

PARIS BRIDGES
203 N CENTRAL
217-463-3044
A Non-traditional School
Serves 12 students.

Paris Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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