A town of 8,276, settled in 1826. A regional job hub with 4,549 jobs.
The 3 things Paris does most differently from other towns.
1880 · 1940 Census Enumeration District Maps -…6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 7 places on the National Register.
Where Paris’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Paris. Another town gets a different order.
44% of Paris’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Paris (5%), Terre Haute (5%) and Marshall (3%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
0.0 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sunset Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Sunrise Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Sylvain Park | — | 3 |
Paris reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 79% report less.
Paris beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Paris | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.1% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 17.5% | 12.1% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
Paris has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
7 places in Paris on the National Register of Historic Places.
19 notable people were born in Paris.
City in Illinois, United States
Paris is a city in Edgar County, Illinois, United States. It is 165 miles (266 km) south of Chicago and 90 miles (140 km) west of Indianapolis. The population was 8,291 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat and largest city in Edgar County.
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One town shares a border with Paris.
