Paris, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
172 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,571 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$136,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$308 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$678 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mecosta County
6
Big Rapids Urban Area
6
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mecosta County
2
Big Rapids Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 21
Feb 2 12 23
Mar 2 8 32
Apr 3 2 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 3 5 37
Dec 2 18 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 34, MI State House District 100, MI
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Schools

Big Rapids Middle School
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
Crossroads Charter Academy K6
6 miles, S • 2.8 star
Reed City Middle School
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
Crossroads Charter Academy 712
6 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Ferris State University
7 miles, S • 2.8 star
Central Michigan University
39 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
31 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Muskegon County Airport
56 miles, SW • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
62 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Cherry Capital Airport
66 miles, N • 1.4 star
MBS International Airport
73 miles, SE • 1 star
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