Communities

About Paris

Paris, located in Bourbon County about 17 miles from Lexington. The main connecting road between Paris and Lexington is the Paris Pike (KY 68/27) Rich in history, horses and hospitaility the glorious rolling pastures of Paris offers a town full of boutique shopping and locally owned restaurants. The city is named for Paris, France in 1792 and the county is named for the French Bourbon family.

Demographics

Paris Statistics

• Population: 9,183
• Number of Houses: 4,190
• Land area: 6.8 sq. mi.
• Water area: 0.04 sq. mi.
• Median resident age: 36.3 years
• Median household income: $30,872(year 2000)
• Median house value: $76,500(year 2000)
• Industries providing employment: Educational, Health and Social Services (16.3%), Manufacturing (24.4%)

Population Diversity

• White Non-Hispanic (83.1%)
• Black (12.7%)
• Hispanic (2.6%)
• Two or more races (1.4%)
• Other (1.4%)
• Chinese (0%)
• American Indian (0.6%)
• Asian Indian (0%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Average Weather

Education

Bourbon County Schools

The Bourbon County School District...Paving the road to success by providing an education with high standards that prepares all students for a lifetime of learning.

For information about Bourbon County Public Schools, please visit their website at: http://www.bourbon.ky12.ky.us

For a list of private schools in Paris, please see the Primary/Secondary Schools Page.

Primary/Secondary Schools

Bourbon County Public Schools

School attendance is compulsory in Kentucky for children between the ages of 6 and 16.

A child is eligible for the Preschool Program (Early Start) if the child becomes 4 years-of-age before October 1 and is income eligible to participate in the Free Lunch Program. Also eligible is any 3 or 4 year-old child, or a child who will become 5 after October 1, who has a special need and would benefit from an early intervention program.

Any child who becomes 5 years-of-age on or before October 1 is eligible for the Primary School Program and will be placed in a primary level class. Any child who becomes 6 years-of-age on or before October 1, who has successfully completed an entry level program prior to the start of the school year, must be enrolled in the Primary School Program. These students will be placed in a single-year, dual-year, or multi-year class.

Links:
www.bourbon.ky12.ky.us
www.kentuckyschools.org

Colleges and Universities

Healthcare

Utilities

Churches

Paris houses a diverse spectrum of religious facilities where practices of faith and social gatherings are very welcome.

Link:
www.yellowpages.com

Shopping

Parks & Recreation

www.parisky.org/A%20Arts%20&%20Recreation.html

Libraries

Important Numbers

• AAA Blue Grass/Kentucky: (859)-233-1111 or (800)-568-5222
• Blue Grass Airport: (859)-425-3114
• Greyhound Bus Line: (859)-299-0428
• Kentucky Horse Park: (859)-233-4303 or (800)-568-8813
• Keeneland Race Course: (859)-254-3412 or (800)-456-3412
• Paris-Bourbon Conty Chamber of Commerce: (859)-987-3205
• Paris City Government: (859)-987-2110
• Lexington Herald-Leader: (859)-231-3100
• Paris Public Library: (859)-987-4419
• United States Post Office: (859)-987-4500
• Mayor's Office: (859)-987-2110
• Parks & Recreation: (859)-987-2149
• Taxi: (859)-987-9853
• Translation Services: (800)-882-5776
• U.S. Customs Service: (800)-452-3111
• Emergency: 911