Paris, MO

Paris, Missouri

Paris, Missouri, in Monroe county, is 40 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 109 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,529.

The People and Families of Paris

In Paris, about 49% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paris had a median family income of $36,917.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Paris Housing

In Paris, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Paris, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Paris, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
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 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 High Schools (2004)

PARIS HIGH
25686 BUS HWY 24
660-327-4111
Serves 205 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Paris Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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