The Town FilesParis, Wisconsin
Town in Grant County · population 655 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $278,700
- Household income
- $98,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 47.6
Paris is a town of 655 people in Grant County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $278,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of Wisconsin towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Wisconsin towns, better for retirees than 82% of Wisconsin towns.
How Paris ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Paris is worth $278,700, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $98,750, which is more affordable than 74% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $888 a month. 91.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Paris | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $888 | $951 |
| Median household income | $98,750 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 91.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Paris
| People | Paris | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Paris
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 10.1°F. About 38.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paris since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 9, 1970 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 3, 2011.
Severe weather in Grant County since 1996
Grant County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| August 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4141: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Grant County
Grant County had 17,200 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,501 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Paris itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Towns near Paris
- Dickeyville, WI1.8 mi · 1,015 people · home $193,400
- Kieler, WI4.5 mi · 557 people · home $220,500
- Potosi, WI5.3 mi · 646 people · home $187,500
- Potosi, WI6.3 mi · 813 people · home $206,000
- Jamestown, WI6.5 mi · 2,181 people · home $241,200
- Platteville, WI6.5 mi · 1,513 people · home $340,100
- Smelser, WI6.7 mi · 786 people · home $261,000
- Hazel Green, WI9.3 mi · 1,084 people · home $254,300
Paris questions
Is Paris, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Paris scores better for retirees than 82% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 22%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.6).
How much does a house cost in Paris?
The median owner-occupied home in Paris is valued at $278,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,750, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $888 a month.
What is the weather like in Paris?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 10.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.8 inches of precipitation a year and 36.1 inches of snow.
Does Paris get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paris since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 9, 1970. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)