The Town FilesParis, Tennessee
City in Henry County · population 10,316 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,600
- Household income
- $41,012
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 38.5
Paris is a city of 10,316 people in Henry County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $163,600, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better transit than 94% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 88% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 80% of Tennessee towns.
How Paris ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Paris is worth $163,600, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $41,012, which is more affordable than 40% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $780 a month. 56.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Paris | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,600 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $780 | $863 |
| Median household income | $41,012 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.8% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Paris
| People | Paris | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.3% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 16.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 88.2% |
Weather in Paris
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 26.6°F. About 55.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.2 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paris since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 10, 2021 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 8, 2024.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 4, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4735: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 11,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,711 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Paris itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Paris
5 public schools with 2,989 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Co High School | 10-12 | 1,036 | 19.9 |
| W G Rhea Elementary | PK-2 | 555 | 15.0 |
| Paris Elementary | 3-5 | 539 | 16.3 |
| W O Inman Middle School | 6-8 | 472 | 12.8 |
| E. W. Grove School | 9-9 | 387 | 16.1 |
Towns near Paris
- McKenzie, TN15.5 mi · 5,529 people · home $154,500
- Camden, TN19.3 mi · 3,674 people · home $155,200
- Huntingdon, TN20.7 mi · 4,439 people · home $160,500
- Dresden, TN21.8 mi · 3,019 people · home $126,900
- Murray, KY22.2 mi · 17,307 people · home $195,000
Paris questions
Is Paris, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Paris scores better for retirees than 44% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 15%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Paris?
The median owner-occupied home in Paris is valued at $163,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,012, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $780 a month.
What is the weather like in Paris?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.0 inches of precipitation a year and 5.2 inches of snow.
Does Paris get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paris since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 10, 2021. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)