Paris, Texas

Population 25,159

Paris is located in Lamar County, TX. The population is 25,159, making Paris the largest city in Lamar County.

There are 17 public schools in Paris with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Paris is moderate , and there are 108 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Paris is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Paris property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Paris include Reno, Toco and Sun Valley.

Paris Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.2%

Crime Rate

35.79% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 242
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 77
  • Burglary: 718
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

68.45% Higher than national avg.
  • 108 offenders in Paris
  • 42.93 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

217 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 198

Unemployment

Very High 5.0%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Paris, TX and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Paris's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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108 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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28 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Paris, TX issued 28 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 28 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 14 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Paris, TX issued 22 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $555
  • 1 Bedroom: $621
  • 2 Bedrooms: $801
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,081
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,371

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Environmental Hazards

217 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Paris, TX has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Paris, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Paris, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 44.95°
  • February 47.92°
  • March 56.93°
  • April 64.35°
  • May 72.33°
  • June 82.09°
  • July 85.22°
  • August 85.64°
  • September 76.27°
  • October 64.73°
  • November 56.25°
  • December 45.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Paris, TX

Earthquakes
Paris, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Paris, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Paris, TX has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Paris, TX has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Paris, TX: $32,755

Unemployment

Unemployment in Paris is 5.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.95%
White Collar - 49.05%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • John Ratcliffe
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