Paris, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
233 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,400 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
18.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
74 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$231,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$435 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$756 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette County
1
Oxford Urban Area
1
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette County
3
Oxford Urban Area
3
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 6 0 43

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 8, MS State House District 23, MS
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Schools

Davidson Elementary School
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
Water Valley High School
11 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Mississippi
14 miles, N • 2.3 star
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
35 miles, SW • 1 star
Rust College
42 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Yalobusha General Hospital
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms
12 miles, N • 4.1 star
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
26 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
67 miles, N • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
70 miles, S • 1 star
Key Field
134 miles, S • 1 star
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