City safety & data profile

ParisTN

Paris, TN is a 10K-resident city in Henry County with a median household income of $41,012.

Henry County, Tennessee. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Paris, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Paris has a population larger than 1% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $163,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

10K
Population
Top 99%
By size
$41,012
Median income
$163,600
Median home
26.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Paris

Paris posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Paris area.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Paris

Where Paris income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$41,012 Bottom 2% higher than 2% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Paris, TN beyond the headline numbers

Paris sits inside Henry County, Tennessee, at roughly 36.30°N, -88.33°W. Population 10,150, $41,012 median household income. Median home value $163,600, median rent $780. Poverty rate 26.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Paris's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.7%, then short sleep duration at 40.6%. 1 hospital in/around Paris, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Paris from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,150
Paris
Median Income
$41,012
-40% vs avg
Median Home Value
$163,600
-28% vs avg
Median Age
38.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Henry County) - Paris's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
32K+0%
Median Income
$50,613+37%
Median Home Value
$160,200+75%
Poverty Rate
18.3%-5%
Unemployment
4.8%-63%

Economics

Economics indicators for Paris, TN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$780/mo
Poverty Rate
26.3% +85% vs avg
Unemployment 2.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%
Work From Home 6.1%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 75.8%
African American 16.2%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.7%
Short Sleep Duration
40.6%
Obesity
39.8%
Physical Inactivity
35%
Current Smoking
22%
Frequent Mental Distress
21%
Frequent Physical Distress
19%
Diabetes
17.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.4%
Binge Drinking
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.6%
Annual Checkup 80.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.9%
Stroke
5.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE HENRY COUNTY HOSPITAL
PARIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Paris, TN? ▼
Paris, TN has a population of 10,150 people, located in Henry County, Tennessee.
What is the median household income in Paris? ▼
The median household income in Paris, TN is $41,012 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 26.3%.
What is the median home value in Paris? ▼
The median home value in Paris, TN is $163,600. Median rent is $780/month.
What are the top health concerns in Paris? ▼
The top health indicators in Paris include High Blood Pressure (45.7%), Short Sleep Duration (40.6%), Obesity (39.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Paris? ▼
Paris has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Paris? ▼
The median age in Paris, TN is 38.5 years. 21.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Paris, TN is located in Henry County, Tennessee. With a population of 10K and a $41,012 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Paris area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Paris's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Paris area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Paris against Tennessee peers on any ranking lens. Explore Tennessee

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Henry County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.