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Paris, MO
City in Monroe County, Missouri.
Population
1,587
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,256
ZIP codes
0
Paris and its ZIP codes
Paris at a glance
- Paris is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,487 a year, 10% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,200 (43% below Missouri) and median rent is $752 a month.
Local data for Paris, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paris, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,487
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$131,200
Median rent
$752/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (399), Irish Americans (173), Swedish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Paris.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,220
1,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.93M
FY 2026, $9,570 per person
How people get to work
Paris, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paris, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
296
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paris, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Paris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GossTown | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| HollidayVillage | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| StoutsvilleVillage | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| MadisonCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FloridaVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ShelbinaCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| HunnewellCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Middle GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| PerryCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Monroe CityCity | 19 mi | 3 |
| CentraliaCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| SturgeonCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| ClarenceCity | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| MexicoCity | 23 mi | 12.2 |
| ClarkCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paris, MO in?
- Paris is in Monroe County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Paris, MO?
- About 1,587 people live in Paris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paris?
- Nearby places include Goss (4 mi), Holliday (7 mi), Stoutsville (9 mi), Madison (11 mi), Florida (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023