The Town FilesParis, Arkansas
City in Logan County · population 3,176 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,200
- Household income
- $51,416
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 43.8
Paris is a city of 3,176 people in Logan County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $123,200, close to the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks hipper than 96% of Arkansas towns, better for cycling than 96% of Arkansas towns, more walkable than 94% of Arkansas towns.
How Paris ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Paris is worth $123,200, close to the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $51,416, which is more affordable than 66% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $641 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Paris | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,200 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $641 | $792 |
| Median household income | $51,416 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Paris
| People | Paris | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.6% | 84.4% |
Weather in Paris
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 28.6°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paris since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 24, 2011 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 4, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 2017.
Severe weather in Logan County since 1996
Logan County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3461: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Logan County
Logan County had 5,089 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,914 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Paris itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Paris
3 public schools with 1,031 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 421 | 16.2 |
| PARIS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 308 | 13.4 |
| PARIS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 302 | 7.0 |
Towns near Paris
- Booneville, AR14.7 mi · 3,809 people · home $112,200
- Ozark, AR15.9 mi · 3,542 people · home $124,000
- Charleston, AR17.7 mi · 2,588 people · home $156,300
- Clarksville, AR18.2 mi · 9,381 people · home $164,800
- Greenwood, AR29.0 mi · 9,516 people · home $182,900
Paris questions
Is Paris, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Paris scores better for retirees than 78% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 55%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in Paris?
The median owner-occupied home in Paris is valued at $123,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,416, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $641 a month.
What is the weather like in Paris?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 28.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does Paris get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paris since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)