 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Introduction to 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.
Paris History
Paris was originally a part of the hunting grounds of the Kickapoo Indian. The virgin timber and the rich prairie land, first sold in 1816, attracted the early settlers. By 1870, Paris was well connected by three railroads. The city adopted the commission form of government in 1915. Paris is the county seat of Edgar County, which was founded in 1823 and was named in honor of an Irish - born Royal Navy officer, John Edgar. The county was formed out of Clark County.
Paris and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Paris
Paris has numerous parks and playgrounds including the Sunrise Park, Sylvain Park, and Sunset Park. Grace Lutheran Church, Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, First Christian Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church are some of the local churches. The Elks Country Club provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. One can enjoy boating and fishing on the Twin Lakes and Eads Lake. The city also hosts the Edgar County Fair every year in July.
Paris Transportation
Terre Haute International Airport - Hulman Field is less than an hour's drive away.
Paris Higher Education
Indiana State University, Eastern Illinois University, and Ivy Tech State College - Wabash Valley provide facilities for higher education.
Comparing Paris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| 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 | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| 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 Hotels & Travel Paris hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Paris Mortgage Paris property, mortgage, and real estate. |
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.
Are you an official in the Paris government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Paris. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
