Paris, KY

Paris, Kentucky

Introduction to Paris, Kentucky

Paris, Kentucky, in Bourbon county, is 19 miles NE of Lexington, Kentucky. The people of the city are in the Lexington metropolitan area. Paris has a population of 9,183.

Paris History

The city of Paris was settled in the year 1775. Paris is Bourbon county’s county seat. It was first chartered in 1789 and was then known as Hopewell, Virginia. The name was changed to Paris in the year 1790. This was done as a gesture of appreciation of the assistance of France during the revolutionary war. Paris was first incorporated as a city in 1862.

Paris and nearby Attractions

• Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
• Boone Station State Historic Site
• Fort Boonesboro State Park
• Waveland State Historic Site
• White Hall State Historic Site

Things To Do In Paris

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park and Fort Boonesborough State Park are the nearby parks where the visitors can enjoy various recreational activities. Tourists can visit several museums like Cynthiana - Harrison County Museum, Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum, and Bluegrass Heritage Museum. Visitors can join the natives in celebrating the local festivals like the Blueberry Jubilee and Pancake Day, Bourbon County Fair, and Cane Ridge Day.

Paris Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International is the nearest international airport.

Paris Higher Education

University of Kentucky, Lexington Community College, and Eastern Kentucky University are the educational institution that offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Paris, KY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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 Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Paris, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Paris Public Libraries

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Paris Hospitals

BOURBON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
9 LINVILLE DR
(859) 987-3600
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Paris

Paris High Schools (2004)

BOURBON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
3343 LEXINGTON RD
859-987-2185
Serves 809 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

PARIS HIGH SCHOOL
308 W 7TH ST
859-987-2168
Serves 191 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Paris Colleges

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