Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Paris’ average trip to work is 37 minutes, against 20 minutes in Idaho’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 60 Idaho towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Paris. Its National Register listings include Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle and Alfred Budge House. Paris has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Paris beats most towns.
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1876.
84 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Paris, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Paris.
For Paris, that is where Idaho’s towns sit at 35.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Children under 18 are 39% of residents (24% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 9% of residents (23% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Idaho.
| Paris | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 years | 35.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 25% | 29% |
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.2 points. Across Idaho, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Paris | ID | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.2% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 19.9% | 11.6% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.3% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.7% | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.6% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.1% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.1% | 26.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.3% | 24.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.3% | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.2% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Its public schools are run by the Bear Lake County District. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake On-Line LearningLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 224 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
The typical Paris home is worth about $328,000, down 3.9% in a year, 31% below the Idaho typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Paris has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Paris’ July high is 84°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
2% of residents live below the poverty line in Paris. Since 2013, Paris has added 124 jobs, to 194 in 2023. The median household income in Paris is $95,000.
| Paris | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.6% | 22% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Paris beats the Idaho average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 27% of Paris adults feel lonely.
| Paris | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 17% |
| What stands out | Paris | ID |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 74.5% | 70.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1.0 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Paris; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Paris residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Idaho.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
84 places in Paris on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Paris.
City in Idaho, United States
Paris is a city in and the county seat of Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. Located on the western side of the Bear Lake Valley, the city's population was 541 at the 2020 census. Paris was settled on September 26, 1863, by pioneer settlers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Paris was settled by a group of dedicated Mormons led by Charles C Rich. During the early years, pioneers suffered difficulties with the harsh cold climate. Paris is the location of the Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle, a sandstone church designed by Joseph Don Carlos Young and built between 1884 and 1889. It seats around 1,400 people.
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Paris has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
3 notable people were born here, including Arthur Shepherd and Franklin "Frank" Thomas Pomeroy.
