Paris
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
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Average temp. (°F) | 32.1 | 36.5 | 45.6 | 54.7 | 63.9 | 72.3 | 76.2 | 74.8 | 68.1 | 56.7 | 46.0 | 36.5 |
| High temperature (°F) | 40.2 | 45.5 | 55.6 | 65.4 | 74.3 | 82.5 | 86.1 | 84.9 | 78.4 | 67.3 | 54.9 | 44.6 |
| Low temperature (°F) | 24.1 | 27.5 | 35.7 | 43.9 | 53.4 | 62.1 | 66.3 | 64.7 | 57.7 | 46.2 | 37.2 | 28.4 |
| Precipitation (in) | 3.4 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
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
| Bourbon County Public Schools 3343 Lexington Road 859-987-2180Website | St Mary School PK-7 1121 MAIN STREET 859-987-0183 |
Colleges and Universities
| Asbury College One Macklem Drive Wilmore KY 40390 (859)-858-3511 Admissions Only: 1-800-888-1818 |
Kentucky State University 400 East Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601 (502)-597-6000 |
Spencerian College 2355 Harrodsburg Road Lexington, KY 40504 (859)-223-9608 1-800-456-3253 |
| Berea College Office of Admissions CPO 2220 Berea, KY 40404 1-800-326-5948 (859)-985-3500 admissions@berea.edu |
Lexington Theological Seminary 631 South Limestone Street Lexington, KY 40508 (859)-252-0361 |
Sullivan University 2355 Harrodsburg Road Lexington Ky 40504 859-276-4357 800-467-6281 |
| Centre College 600 West Walnut Street Danville, KY 40422 (859)-238-5200 |
Midway College 512 E. Stephens Street Midway, KY 40347 (859)-846-4421 1-800-755-0031 |
Transylvania University 300 North Broadway Lexington, KY 40508 (859)-233-8300 |
| Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475 (859)-622-1000 Website |
National College of Business and Technology 628 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40508 (859)-253-0621 |
University of Kentucky 11 Funkhouser Bldg Lexington KY 40506 859-257-3161 Website |
| Georgetown College 400 East College Street Georgetown, KY 40324 (502)-863-8000 Website |
Healthcare
| Bluegrass Medical Clinic 22 Clinic Drive Paris KY 40361 859-987-0074 |
Family home Health 207 Main Street #8 Paris KY 40361 859-987-4559 |
Samaritan Hospital 310 South Limestone Lexington KY 40508 859-226-7000 Website |
| Bourbon County Comprehensive Care Center 269 Main Street Paris KY 40361 859-987-6127 |
Kentucky Clinic 740 South Limestone Lexington KY 859-257-8562 Website |
Shriners Hospital for Children 1900 Richmond Road Lexington KY 40502 859-266-2101 Website |
| Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital 2050 Versailles Road Lexington KY 40504 859-254-5701 Website |
Kentucky Clinic South 2400 Greatstone Point Lexington KY 859-257-9800 Website |
UK Chandler Medical Center 800 Rose Street Lexington KY 40536 859-323-5000 Website |
| Central Baptist Hospital 1740 Nicholasville Road Lexington KY 40503 859-260-6100 Website |
Ridge Behavioral Health 3050 Rio Dosa Drive Lexington KY 40509 859-269-2325 Website |
UK Markey Cancer Center 800 Rose Street Lexington KY 40536 859-257-4488 Website |
| Central Kentucky Blood Center 330 Waller Avenue Lexington KY 859-276-2534 Website |
Saint Joseph East 150 North Eagle Creek Drive Lexington KY 40509 859-268-4800 Website |
University of Kentucky Childrens Hospital 800 Rose Street Lexington KY 40536 859-323-6000 Website |
| Eastern State Hospital 627 West 4th Street Lexington KY 40508 859-246-7007 |
Saint Joseph Hospital & Heart Institute 1 Saint Joseph Drive Lexington KY 40504 Main Number: 859-313-1000 Heart Institute: 859-313-1914 Website |
Veterans Medical Center 2250 Leestown Road Lexington KY 40511 859-233-4511 Website |
Utilities
| Adelphia Cable Cable TV Service 800-274-5152Website | Clark Rural Electric Electricity/Power 859-992-3269 | Kentucky American Water Water 800-678-6301Website |
| BellSouth Telephone/Long Distance 859-557-6500Website | Columbia Gas Natural Gas 800-432-9345Website | Kentucky Utilities Electricity/Power 800-981-0600Website |
| City of paris Combined Utilities 859-987-2110 | Harrison Rural Electric Electricity/Power 859-234-3131 |
Churches
Paris houses a diverse spectrum of religious facilities where practices of faith and social gatherings are very welcome.
Link:
www.yellowpages.com
Shopping
| Arderys Antiques & Collectibles 600 Main Street 859-987-8180 |
Bucks Books 153 E. 7th Street 859-987-3417 |
Farmers Market Store 720 High Street 859-987-6614 |
| Bear Necessities 722 Main Street 859-987-7627 |
Calamity Janes 528 Main Street 859-351-8755 |
Hornes of the Bluegrass 610 Main Street 859-988-9977 |
| Bourbon Antiques 127 Main Street 859-987-6700 |
Discoveries Antiques & Collectibles 624 Main Street 859-266-8028 |
Spiveys Sporting Goods Paris Village Shopping Center 859-987-2625 |
Parks & Recreation
www.parisky.org/A%20Arts%20&%20Recreation.html
| Bourbon County Park 30 acres featuring lighted baseball & softball fields, basketball and volleyball courts, a walking track with exercise stations, horseshoe pits, playground and a picnic pavillion. Buildings can be rented for events and the park is also the site of the Bourbon County Fair. Legion Drive Paris, KY |
Garrard Park The centerpiece of the city's recreational sites, includes nine tennis courts, a large picnic pavillion adn lighted softball/baseball fields. |
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
Where do I go next?
Paris
Our Locations
Georgetown
105 Finley Drive
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-7399
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Lexington
3609 Walden Drive
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 245-1179
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Louisville
9931 Forest Green Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 214-8000
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