Paris
City in Bear Lake County, Idaho
Paris is a city in Bear Lake County, Idaho, with 541 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,965 ft (1,818 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bloomington, 2.6 miles S.
- 541residents (2020 Census)
- 5,965 ftelevation · 1,818 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 155 / sq mipopulation density
- 83261ZIP code
About Paris
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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Living in Paris
- Median household income
- $95,000
- Median home value
- $267,300
- Median rent
- $1,069/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Paris had 541 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 541 |
|---|---|
| Density | 155 per sq mi (60 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paris at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Bear Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 541 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.49 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,965 ft (1,818 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2280° N, 111.4024° W |
| ZIP code | 83261 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1660580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paris
- Bloomington2.6 mi S
- St. Charles8.0 mi S
- Montpelier8.6 mi NE
- Bennington11.4 mi N
- Georgetown17.5 mi N
- Garden City, UT20.1 mi S
- Taylor, WY24.0 mi SE
- Garden, UT24.5 mi S
- Cokeville, WY25.3 mi SE
- Franklin25.7 mi SW
- Preston26.1 mi W
- Cove, UT26.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Paris
What county is Paris in?
Paris is in Bear Lake County, Idaho.
What is the population of Paris, ID?
541 people lived in Paris at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paris, ID?
The ZIP code of Paris is 83261.
What is the elevation of Paris?
5,965 feet (1,818 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paris?
Bloomington (2.6 mi), St. Charles (8.0 mi), Montpelier (8.6 mi), Bennington (11.4 mi), Georgetown (17.5 mi).
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