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Paris.
About
Life in Paris
Paris is a community of 10,107 people in Kentucky. The median household income is $55,839, median rent runs about $832 per month, and median home values are around $186,300. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Paris at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Foreign-Born
3.8%
Broadband Internet
84.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Paris: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Paris, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (64.9%), and 3.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.0%
of households
Married Couples
42.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below KY average
Rent, home values, and income in Paris
In Paris, rent runs 14% below the KY average, and home values are 9% below the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,448
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $268,107 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below KY average
Unemployment in Paris
Unemployment in Bourbon County, which includes Paris, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Paris: Bourbon County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bourbon County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Paris Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24 min avg
How Paris residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Paris, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Small hub796k passengers boarded in 2025
- 62 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Paris runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
216
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,227.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Paris Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
39.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bourbon County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bourbon County, which includes Paris, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 3 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 5 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Winter Storm | $40,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bourbon County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fayette County, KY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Paris) is typically good — 273 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
273
per year
Moderate Days
91
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Fayette County, KY (15 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Paris has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.5"
Annual Snowfall
8.8"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
109
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
146
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.38" |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 3.47" |
| Mar | 55°F | 32°F | 4.53" |
| Apr | 67°F | 41°F | 4.61" |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 4.98" |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.83" |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.06" |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 69°F | 43°F | 3.45" |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 3.22" |
| Dec | 46°F | 27°F | 4.13" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Paris
Paris has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Bourbon Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Harrison Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.7 mi away · Cynthiana
Clark Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Winchester
Eastern State Hospital
Psychiatric · 14.7 mi away · Lexington
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Paris
Paris's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Camp Nelson National Monument, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Paris
Paris has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Camp Nelson National Monument (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
33 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awayAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Paris
Paris-Bourbon County Public Library
701 High Street, Paris
Cities Near Paris
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Paris?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Paris FAQ
Is Paris, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Paris's median rent is $832/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $55,839/year. Median home value is $186,300.
Is Paris, Kentucky safe?⌄
Paris's violent crime rate was 216 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1228 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Paris, Kentucky?⌄
Bourbon County, which includes Paris, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Paris, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Paris is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $832/month and median household income is $55,839/year. The median home value is $186,300. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Paris, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Paris is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from