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Edgar County

Population in 2011: 8,819. Population change since 2000: -2.8%
 

Males: 4,163  (47.2%)
Females: 4,656  (52.8%)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
Illinois median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 61944.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $31,235 (it was $30,902 in 2000)
Paris:

$31,235
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,255

Paris city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $63,162 (it was $49,100 in 2000)
Paris:

$63,162
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $72,733; Detached houses: $75,519; Townhouses or other attached units: $56,811; In 2-unit structures: $56,811; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $45,115; Mobile homes: $28,693

Median gross rent in 2009: $509.

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  • White alone - 8,580 (97.1%)
  • Hispanic - 112 (1.3%)
  • Two or more races - 74 (0.8%)
  • Black alone - 39 (0.4%)
  • Asian alone - 20 (0.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 10 (0.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 2 (0.02%)

Races in Paris detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Paris: 77.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (21.3%), German (16.7%), Irish (12.3%), English (10.0%), Dutch (4.0%), Italian (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/02/1873

Elevation: 726 feet

Land area: 4.81 square miles.

Population density: 1832 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Paris:

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Paris city:

  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 11.9%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

61 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists there were 39 registered sex offenders living in Paris, Illinois as of May 25, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Paris to the number of sex offenders is 220 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,118 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $640 (1.2%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (19.0 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (83.2 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (154.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Vermilion, IL (2.5 miles ), Redmon, IL (3.0 miles) , Universal, IN (3.6 miles ), Chrisman, IL (3.6 miles ), Kansas, IL (3.7 miles ), Metcalf, IL (3.8 miles ), Brocton, IL (3.8 miles ), Marshall, IL (3.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 22 buildings, average cost: $59,200
  • 1998: 11 buildings, average cost: $180,800
  • 1999: 36 buildings, average cost: $88,800
  • 2000: 22 buildings, average cost: $97,200
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $101,400
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $147,700
  • 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $107,500
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $151,500
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2006: 17 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $168,800
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $178,600
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $208,700
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $203,200
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $197,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 39.61 N, Longitude: 87.69 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,112 (+12.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,454 (62.9%)

Area code: 217

Paris household income distribution Paris home values distribution


 

Crime in Paris by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 0000000000001
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.011.3
Rapes 9594435542305
per 100,000 99.055.199.244.144.733.456.156.645.222.834.50.056.4
Robberies 1430041102200
per 100,000 11.044.133.10.00.044.511.211.30.022.823.00.00.0
Assaults 63637391916347594335334527
per 100,000 692.7694.1804.21002.51017.6701.0527.7667.9485.5398.4379.4532.8304.6
Burglaries 961007661618564304343302539
per 100,000 1055.51101.7837.3672.0682.1945.8718.5339.6485.5489.5344.9296.0440.0
Thefts 257252267240240203134114119124947191
per 100,000 2825.72776.22941.52644.02683.72258.81504.41290.51343.61411.51080.6840.61026.6
Auto thefts 39162127271810811861210
per 100,000 428.8176.3231.4297.5301.9200.3112.390.6124.291.169.0142.1112.8
Arson 0432220040202
per 100,000 0.044.133.122.022.422.30.00.045.20.023.00.022.6
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 451.0406.3453.7420.6426.9359.9278.7270.2235.5206.8186.9175.7213.7

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Crime in Paris detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 21 (15 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.69
Illinois average:

2.78

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Paris, Illinois accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.7%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -149 (-1.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (34%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Manufacturing (20%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)

Work and jobs in Paris: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

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Tornado activity:

Paris-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 148% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Paris city center injured 40 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/22/1960, a category F3 tornado 19.2 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Paris-area historical earthquake activity is near Illinois state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 55.7 miles away from Paris center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 79.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 73.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/21/2008 at 05:38:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 77.5 miles away from Paris center
On 11/11/1991 at 09:20:47, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 63.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Edgar County (6) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Carl Switzer - Film actor, Barbara Stuart - Actress, Richard P. Mills - Educator, Rodney Watson - Basketball coach, W. H. Lillard - Football player and coach, Brett Eldredge - Country singer, Harold Switzer - Film actor, Bill Van Dyke - Baseball player, Frank Trimble O'Hair - Politician, Jack Franklin - Baseball player.


Hospital/medical center in Paris:

  • PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 721 E COURT STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Paris:

  • UNION HOSPITAL CLINTON (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; CLINTON, IN)
  • UNION HOSPITAL INC (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; TERRE HAUTE, IN)

Political contributions by individuals in Paris, IL

Airports and heliports located in Paris:


See details about airports and heliports located in Paris, IL

Local government website: www.ci.paris.il.us

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Paris:

  • Indiana State University (about 19 miles; Terre Haute, IN; Full-time enrollment: 8,125)
  • Ivy Tech Community College-Wabash Valley (about 24 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 2,860)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 28 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,940)
  • Lake Land College (about 39 miles; Mattoon, IL; FT enrollment: 3,606)
  • DePauw University (about 45 miles; Greencastle, IN; FT enrollment: 2,368)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 45 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 39,877)
  • Parkland College (about 48 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 4,831)

Public high schools in Paris:

Public elementary/middle schools in Paris:

Private elementary/middle school in Paris:

  • ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 58; Location: 507 CONNELLY ST; Grades: PK - 8)
See full list of schools located in Paris, School District: PARIS COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 4

Library in Paris:

  • PARIS CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $199,019; Location: 207 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 31,949 books; 379 audio materials; 777 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 17 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 90 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Paris: Elks Country Club (A), Camp Blackhawk (B), Edgar County Courthouse (C), Paris Fire Department (D), Edgar County Special Service Area Ambulance (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Paris include: First Assembly of God Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Christian Church (C), First United Methodist Church (D), Grace Lutheran Church (E), Saint Marys Catholic Church (F), Trinity United Methodist Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Marys Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Eads Lake (A), Twin Lakes (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Paris include: Sunrise Park (1), Sunset Park (2), Sylvain Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Art Center & Museum-Bicentennial (132 South Central Avenue), Edgar County Historical Museum (414 North Main Street), Paris City Of (Recreation Areas; 150 Lakeside Ter Dr).

Court: Edgar County - Circuit Court Clerk's Office (Courthouse).

 
Edgar County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  SO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 37.9. This is about average.
City:

37.9
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.58. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.58
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 19.4. This is about average. There were 8 monitors within city limits.
City:

19.4
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.6
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Paris that have no violations reported:

  • ILLINI PRAIRIE REST AREAS (Address: PO BOX 610, Population served: 1000, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 18.3%
(19.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 28.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Illinois:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.8%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.4%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Paris, IL

People in group quarters in Paris:

  • 154 people in nursing homes
  • 28 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 16 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 13 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 12 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Paris compared to Illinois state average:

Paris, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Paris (2011 data):

  • First Bank & Trust, S.B.: West Washington Street Branch at 208 West Washington Street, branch established on 2005/06/24; at 101 South Central Avenue, branch established on 1887/01/01. Info updated 2009/04/28: Bank assets: $392.6 mil, Deposits: $303.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: First Banctrust Corporation
  • The Citizens National Bank of Paris: Drive-In Facility at 8964 Lower Terre Haute Road, branch established on 1978/10/16; The Citizens National Bank Of Paris at 110-114 West Court Street, branch established on 1902/01/01. Info updated 2008/01/29: Bank assets: $211.1 mil, Deposits: $169.8 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: First Citizens Of Paris, Inc.
  • The Edgar County Bank and Trust Co., Paris, Illinois: The Edgar County Bank And Trust Co., Paris, Illinois at 177 West Wood Street, branch established on 1873/03/23; Drive-In Facility at 212-214 North Main Street, branch established on 1970/10/21. Info updated 2009/12/31: Bank assets: $312.6 mil, Deposits: $246.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Edgar County Banc Shares, Inc.
  • State Bank of Chrisman: Paris Branch at 600 East Jasper Street, branch established on 1997/12/15. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $71.5 mil, Deposits: $65.4 mil, headquarters in Chrisman, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Longview Capital Corporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Paris, Illinois:

  • Pinnell Motel, Rt 6, Paris, IL 61944 , Phone: (217) 465-6441
  • Tiara Manor Bed & Breakfast, 403 W Court St, Paris, IL 61944 , Phone: (217) 465-1865
  • Scottish Inn, Rt 1, Paris, IL 61944 , Phone: (217) 465-6441
  • Super 8 Motel Paris, RR 6, Paris, IL 61944 , Phone: (217) 463-8888
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Paris, Illinois

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Paris travel time to work - commute
Paris mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (85%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Edgar County Illinois:


2008 Presidential Election results in Edgar County Illinois:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Paris (based on Edgar County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 54.01%
Here54.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)New Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental Baptists
Adherents27.8%20.3%13.3%8.1%5.1%
Congregations22.2%29.6%5.6%1.9%3.7%
NameChurch of the NazareneAmerican Baptist Churches in the USALutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents4.4%4.4%4.0%3.3%9.3%
Congregations3.7%3.7%1.9%5.6%22.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Edgar County:

2.66 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Edgar County:

5.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.3%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Edgar County:

27.0%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.1%
State:

14.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 4$11,234$33,7020$0
Other Government Administration 3$12,248$48,9925$3,463
Police Protection - Officers 18$69,818$46,5450$0
Police - Other 6$11,183$22,36610$4,118
Firefighters 16$57,865$43,3990$0
Streets and Highways 9$26,497$35,3291$903
Sewerage 6$19,346$38,6921$677
Parks and Recreation 2$6,507$39,0420$0
Water Supply 15$54,354$43,4830$0
Local Libraries 3$5,597$22,3885$2,196
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$2,451
Totals for Government 82$274,649$40,19324$13,808

Paris government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,462,000 ($165.78)
    Parks & Recreation: $14,000 ($1.59)
    Parking Facilities: $5,000 ($0.57)
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $74,000 ($8.39)
    Sewerage: $13,000 ($1.47)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,035,000 ($117.36)
    Water Utilities: $1,025,000 ($116.23)
    Fire Protection: $898,000 ($101.83)
    Sewerage: $817,000 ($92.64)
    Regular Highways: $795,000 ($90.15)
    General - Other: $649,000 ($73.59)
    Central Staff Services: $233,000 ($26.42)
    Financial Administration: $233,000 ($26.42)
    Parks & Recreation: $154,000 ($17.46)
    Libraries: $103,000 ($11.68)
    Health Services - Other: $67,000 ($7.60)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $22,000 ($2.49)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($0.57)
    Parking Facilities: $1,000 ($0.11)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Cash & Deposits: $3,689,000 ($418.30)
    Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $1,335,000 ($151.38)
    Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $1,287,000 ($145.93)
    Total Federal Securities: $1,056,000 ($119.74)
    Benefit Payments: $472,000 ($53.52)
    Interest Revenue: $270,000 ($30.62)
    From Other Government: $225,000 ($25.51)
    Local Employee Contribution: $94,000 ($10.66)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0 ($0.00)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,420,000 ($161.02)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $965,000 ($109.42)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $245,000 ($27.78)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $210,000 ($23.81)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $693,000 ($78.58)
    Interest Earnings: $257,000 ($29.14)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $181,000 ($20.52)
    Water Utilities: $62,000 ($7.03)
    Fire Protection: $36,000 ($4.08)
    Sewerage: $26,000 ($2.95)
    Parks & Recreation: $14,000 ($1.59)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($0.91)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($0.11)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $7,084,000 ($803.27)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,244,000 ($141.06)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,943,000 ($220.32)
    Highways: $253,000 ($28.69)
    All Other: $228,000 ($25.85)
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $1,050,000 ($119.06)
    Property: $896,000 ($101.60)
    NEC: $81,000 ($9.18)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,739,000 ($310.58)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $85,000 ($9.64)

5.38% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,047 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.38%
Illinois average:

5.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Vigo County, IN  0.53% ($28,026 average AGI)
from Vermilion County, IL  0.47% ($27,441)
from Clark County, IL  0.42% ($29,133)


5.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,646 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.51%
Illinois average:

5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Coles County, IL  0.67% ($27,438 average AGI)
to Clark County, IL  0.49% ($27,086)
to Vigo County, IN  0.49% ($25,029)

Strongest AM radio stations in Paris:

  • WPRS (1440 AM; 1 kW; PARIS, IL; Owner: P.R.S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Paris:

  • WACF (98.5 FM; PARIS, IL; Owner: P.R.S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WISU (89.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA STATE UNIV. BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WPFR-FM (93.9 FM; CLINTON, IN; Owner: WORD POWER, INC.)
  • WMGI (100.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMMC (105.9 FM; MARSHALL, IL; Owner: JDL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWSY (95.9 FM; SEELYVILLE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBOW-FM (102.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WTHI-FM (99.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMHD-FM (90.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
  • WCRT (88.5 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WWVR (105.5 FM; WEST TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WAXI (104.9 FM; ROCKVILLE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WCBH (104.3 FM; CASEY, IL; Owner: TWO PETAZ, INC.)
  • W236AE (95.1 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Paris:

  • W43BV (Channel 43; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WTWO (Channel 2; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WEIU-TV (Channel 51; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WTHI-TV (Channel 10; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Paris, Illinois:
  • Fatal accident count: 15
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 19
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 7
  • Fatalities: 16
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 37
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
Illinois average:
  • Fatal accident count: 113
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 171
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 38
  • Fatalities: 122
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 302
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 18

See more detailed statistics of Paris fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 11 meters (36ft)
Total average daily traffic: 13,700
Total average daily truck traffic: 446
Total future (year 2023) average daily traffic: 11,675

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Paris)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Paris, IL)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 52 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Paris)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 32 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Paris)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 80
  • Hazardous Condition: 45
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 4

Incident types - Paris


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Paris, IL

Most common first names in Paris, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary19179.4 years
John15575.4 years
William13973.3 years
James12772.6 years
Charles10376.4 years
Robert10170.0 years
Ruth7481.4 years
George6777.1 years
Dorothy6279.3 years
Helen6279.2 years
Most common last names in Paris, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson5775.8 years
Brown4979.7 years
Wright4979.2 years
Jones4779.1 years
Miller3677.7 years
Wilson3577.1 years
Smith3276.6 years
Davis2976.8 years
Henson2777.6 years
Williams2781.4 years
Businesses in Paris, IL
NameCountNameCount
AutoZone1McDonald's1
Burger King1Nike1
CVS1Pizza Hut1
Dairy Queen1Subway1
Domino's Pizza1Super 81
FedEx2True Value1
Goodwill5U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS1
Hardee's1Walmart1
Kroger1Wendy's1
Lane Furniture1YMCA1
Browse common businesses in Paris, IL


Paris on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Plastics and rubber products (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Plastics and rubber products (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Secondary school teachers (population 5,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Customer service representatives (population 5,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Office and administrative support occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Office and administrative support occupations: (population 5,000+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest wind speed differences during a year (population 5,000+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most White Non-Hispanic residents (pop 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of workers with very short commute times (9 minutes or less) (population 5,000+)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Arthur E. Hirsch (2)
  • Andrew D. Maschino (1)
  • Bruce Smith (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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