South Paris, Maine

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Population in 2010: 2,267.
Population change since 2000: +1.3%
Males: 1,079  (47.6%)
Females: 1,188  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

39.8 years
Maine median age:

45.1 years

Zip codes: 04281.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,122 (it was $27,569 in 2000)
South Paris:

$43,122
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,642 (it was $15,486 in 2000)

South Paris CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $198,482 (it was $82,400 in 2000)
South Paris:

$198,482
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $258,607; detached houses: $254,021; townhouses or other attached units: $393,466; in 2-unit structures: $184,786; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $229,715; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $205,553; mobile homes: $333,480; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $32,243

Median gross rent in 2022: $562.

March 2022 cost of living index in South Paris: 85.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.0%

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The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in South Paris is 145 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (26.1%), Irish (24.0%), American (18.0%), German (11.7%), French Canadian (9.2%), Finnish (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 416 feet

Land area: 3.88 square miles.

Population density: 585 people per square mile   (low).

South Paris, Maine map

35 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.6%
Maine:

2.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,257 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,850 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (40.4 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (134.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (289.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Paris, ME (1.0 miles ),
Norway, ME (1.2 miles ),
Oxford, ME (2.6 miles ),
Hebron, ME (2.6 miles ),
West Paris, ME (2.8 miles ),
Buckfield, ME (3.0 miles ),
Waterford, ME (3.1 miles ),
Mechanic Falls, ME (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.22 N, Longitude: 70.51 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in South Paris, ME in 2022
Distribution of house value in South Paris, ME in 2022
South Paris satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Maine:

3.4%
Most common industries in South Paris, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Wood products (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (15.5%)
  • Construction (12.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.1%)
  • Wood products (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Leather & allied products (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.9%)
  • Educational services (18.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Wood products (4.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.5%)
Most common occupations in South Paris, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)

Average climate in South Paris, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

South Paris, Maine average temperatures South Paris, Maine average precipitation South Paris, Maine humidity South Paris, Maine wind speed South Paris, Maine snowfall South Paris, Maine sunshine South Paris, Maine clear and cloudy days

South Paris, Maine environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 57.2. This is better than average.

City:

57.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 3.52. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.52
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2014 was 25.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 5.52. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.52
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

South Paris-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 158.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 43.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 159.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 191.0 miles away from South Paris center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 73.6 miles away from South Paris center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 41.6 miles away from South Paris center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Oxford County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 16, Snows: 7, Hurricanes: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
South Paris topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in South Paris:

  • MAINE VETERANS HOME - SO PARIS (477 HIGH ST)
  • MARKET SQUARE HEALTH CARE CENTER (3 MARKET SQUARE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near South Paris:

  • NORWAY REHAB AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; NORWAY, ME)
  • LEDGEVIEW LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WEST PARIS, ME)
  • BRIDGTON HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BRIDGTON, ME)
  • ANDROSCOGGIN KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; AUBURN, ME)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH CARE - AUBURN (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; AUBURN, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Paris:

  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 28 miles; Standish, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 36 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 37 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 41 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 43 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of New England (about 54 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
  • Plymouth State University (about 67 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)

Public high school in South Paris:

Private high school in South Paris:

  • OXFORD HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 54, Location: 10 E MAIN ST, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in South Paris:

  • OXFORD HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 100 PINE STREET, Grades: 7-8)
  • PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 4 HATHAWAY ROAD, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in South Paris

Library in South Paris:

  • PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $149,568; Location: 37 MARKET SQUARE; 33,885 books; 1,281 audio materials; 7,383 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 32 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Paris: Paris Public Library (A), Paris Cape Historical Society (B), Paris Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in South Paris include: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (A), South Paris Unitarian Universalist Church (B), South Paris Baptist Church (C), First Congregational Church (D), Deering Memorial United Methodist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Riverside Cemetery (1), Pine Grove Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Little Androscoggin River Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stony Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in South Paris: McLaughlin Garden (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Goodwins Motor Inn (191 Main Street).

Court: Maine District Court (26 Western Avenue).

Birthplace of: Charles Deering - Businessman, James Deering - Art collector, Reta Shaw - Film actor.

Oxford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in South Paris and their reported violations in the past:

PARIS UTILITY DISTRICT (Population served: 2,288, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-18-2008), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-18-2008), St Public Notif received (DEC-04-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUN-04-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-26-2008), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-26-2008), St Public Notif received (SEP-12-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUN-04-2009)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (NOV-09-2005), St Public Notif requested (NOV-09-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-09-2005), St Boil Water Order (NOV-09-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from NOV-23-2005 to NOV-23-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUN-04-2009)
CN BROWN-BIG APPLE-TURNER #1116 (Population served: 230, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
MSAD 17 HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Population served: 184, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2013), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-07-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-17-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-20-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-26-2009), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-26-2009), St Public Notif received (NOV-06-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-28-2008), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-28-2008), St Public Notif received (SEP-23-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-06-2011), St Intentional no-action (SEP-09-2011)
MSAD 17 WATERFORD MEM SCHOOL (Population served: 140, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JAN-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-19-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2006)
MSAD 17 OTISFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Population served: 137, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
KELLEYS (Population served: 81, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-30-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-30-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-09-2013), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-16-2013), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-16-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-09-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-07-2010), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-07-2010), St Public Notif received (OCT-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-23-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-22-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-22-2007), St Public Notif received (2 times from JAN-31-2007 to JAN-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-25-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-25-2006), St Public Notif received (2 times from NOV-01-2006 to NOV-01-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
CN BROWN-BIG APPLE-FAIRFIELD CENTER 1075 (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
CN BROWN-BIG APPLE-CORINNA #1077 (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in South Paris that have no violations reported:

  • MSAD 17 HEBRON STATION SCHOOL (Population served: 147, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PINE RIDGE VILLAGE (Population served: 93, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • CN BROWN-BIG APPLE-MATTAWAMKEAG (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

54.0%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.7%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in South Paris in 2010:

  • 90 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 9 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 2 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness

People in group quarters in South Paris in 2000:

  • 73 people in nursing homes
  • 40 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 11 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 9 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in South Paris (2011 data):

  • Northeast Bank: Oxford Hill Branch at 235 Main Street, branch established on 1978/03/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $587.1 mil, Deposits: $401.6 mil, headquarters in Lewiston, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Northeast Bancorp
  • Androscoggin Savings Bank: South Paris Branch at 170 Main Street, branch established on 1966/06/28. Info updated 2008/07/01: Bank assets: $707.2 mil, Deposits: $506.9 mil, headquarters in Lewiston, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Androscoggin Bancorp, Mhc
  • Norway Savings Bank: South Paris Branch at High Street, branch established on 1984/05/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $958.8 mil, Deposits: $711.3 mil, headquarters in Norway, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 20 total offices, Holding Company: Norway Bancorp, Mhc

For population 15 years and over in South Paris:

Marital status in South Paris, ME
  • Never married: 32.5%
  • Now married: 41.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in South Paris:

  • High school or higher: 98.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Maine average:

10.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - South Paris
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Paris, ME (based on Oxford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,7087
Mainline Protestant3,08545
Evangelical Protestant3,04537
Other71914
None47,276-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Oxford County:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Oxford County:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
This county:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 45
Here:

7.94 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 53
Oxford County:

9.35 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Oxford County:

7.6%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Oxford County:

25.6%
Maine:

25.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.7%
Maine:

53.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

48.1%
State:

52.9%

Average BMI:
South Paris:

28.9
State:

28.3

People feeling badly about themselves:
South Paris:

18.8%
Maine:

19.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
South Paris:

9.8%
Maine:

8.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Maine:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

34.8%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
South Paris:

58.0%
Maine:

60.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.7%
Maine:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of South Paris, ME Residents
Businesses in South Paris, ME
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1GNC1
Burger King1H&R Block1
Circle K1KFC1
ColorTyme1MasterBrand Cabinets3
Curves1Nike1
Dunkin Donuts1Rite Aid1
FedEx1Taco Bell1
Ford1U.S. Cellular1

Strongest AM radio stations in South Paris:

  • WKTQ (1450 AM; 1 kW; SOUTH PARIS, ME; Owner: PENNESSEEWASSEE BROADCASTING CO INC.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCNM (1240 AM; 1 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Paris:

  • WOXO-FM (92.7 FM; NORWAY, ME; Owner: TRI-COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around South Paris:

  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
  • WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W03AM (Channel 3; HARRISON, ETC., ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
South Paris fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of South Paris fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in South Paris)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Oxford County Courthouse (Lat: 44.220917 Lon: -70.518667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: KCH395,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.5600 MHz, 45.6400 MHz, 159.705 MHz, 160.140 MHz, Grant Date: 01/27/2021, Expiration Date: 02/05/2031, Certifier: Joseph F Grimmig, Registrant: State Of Maine, O.I.T., Radio Operations, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, ME 04333-0147, Phone: (207) 624-9990, Email:

  • County Court House (Lat: 44.220917 Lon: -70.546722), Call Sign: KDU935,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.695 MHz, Grant Date: 09/04/2021, Expiration Date: 11/25/2031, Registrant: State Of Maine, O.I.T., Radio Operations, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta, ME 04333-0147, Phone: (207) 624-9990, Email:

  • 57 Main Street (Lat: 44.223167 Lon: -70.513833), Call Sign: WPIN504,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.037 MHz, 464.062 MHz, 464.087 MHz, 464.112 MHz, 464.137 MHz, 464.162 MHz, 464.187 MHz, 469.012 MHz, 469.037 MHz, 469.062 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 11/01/2000, Expiration Date: 10/11/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006, Certifier: Guy M Denis, Registrant: Radio Licensing Contractors, 2518 Pepperidge Dr., Garland, TX 75044, Phone: (972) 414-8604, Fax: (972) 414-8604, Email:

  • Rt 26 Bethel Rd Approx 2 Mi From Mark (Lat: 44.237306 Lon: -70.506722), Type: Pole, Structure height: 20 m, Call Sign: WNXE668,
    Assigned Frequencies: 812.312 MHz, 811.312 MHz, 812.337 MHz, 811.337 MHz, 813.312 MHz, 812.287 MHz, 813.337 MHz, 814.312 MHz, 814.337 MHz, 815.312 MHz, 815.337 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2021, Expiration Date: 02/11/2032, Certifier: Steve Thibodeau, Registrant: Central Maine Power Co, 57 Old Winthrop Road, Augusta, ME 04330, Phone: (207) 626-9427, Fax: (207) 626-9484, Email:

  • Lat: 44.211667 Lon: -70.527222, Call Sign: WRBN356,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.725 MHz, 461.475 MHz, 463.975 MHz, 452.075 MHz, 461.550 MHz, 452.125 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2018, Expiration Date: 05/04/2028, Certifier: Mitchell J Shaw, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • 79 Prospect Ave (Lat: 44.234167 Lon: -70.520556), Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WSCD711,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.925 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2024, Expiration Date: 03/30/2034, Certifier: Jim Barrows, Registrant: Visiplex, 1287 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, 26 Western Ave (Lat: 44.220889 Lon: -70.518667), Overall height: 36.9 m, Call Sign: WNTD882,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.950 MHz, 957.550 MHz, Grant Date: 04/26/2000, Expiration Date: 04/27/2010, Cancellation Date: 07/03/2010, Phone: (207) 878-2107

  • STATION, 26 Western Ave (Lat: 44.220889 Lon: -70.518667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.9 m, Call Sign: WQMF219,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.950 MHz, 957.550 MHz, Grant Date: 07/22/2010, Expiration Date: 01/18/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/26/2011, Certifier: James P Miclon, Registrant: Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A., 12505 Park Potomac Ave., 6th Flr, Potomac, MD 20854, Phone: (301) 255-0553, Fax: (301) 230-2891

  • STATION RCC, 26 Western Ave (Lat: 44.220889 Lon: -70.518667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.9 m, Call Sign: WQNG484,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.950 MHz, 957.550 MHz, Grant Date: 12/30/2020, Expiration Date: 01/28/2031, Certifier: James P Miclon, Registrant: Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A., 12505 Park Potomac Ave., 6th Flr, Potomac, MD 20854, Phone: (301) 255-0553, Fax: (301) 230-2891


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in South Paris)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 180VW, N180VW, N-180VW, Serial Number: 32005, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 07/27/2000, Certificate Issue Date: 06/15/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Two LLC, 23 Phillips Rd, South Paris, ME 04281
  • Aircraft: BEECH G18S (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 36BC, N36BC, N-36BC, Serial Number: BA-571, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 06/13/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Bancroft Contracting Corp, 23 Phillips Rd, South Paris, ME 04281
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-16 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5729H, N5729H, N-5729H, Serial Number: 16-341, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 04/12/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/27/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Sean N Abbott, 15 Hooper Ledge Rd, South Paris, ME 04281
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A185E (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 125 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 70037, N70037, N-70037, Serial Number: 18501905, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 07/09/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 02/03/1997
    Registrant (Corporation): Bancroft Contracting Corporation, 23 Phillips Rd, South Paris, ME 04281

2004 - 2014 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2014 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 36 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2009. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in South Paris, ME When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (41.0%), and Other (26.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in South Paris, ME
    • 4341.0%Structure Fires
    • 2826.7%Other
    • 1918.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1514.3%Outside Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for South Paris, ME
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Paris, ME
  • 70.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.0%Wood
  • 7.2%Utility gas
  • 4.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Paris, ME
  • 52.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 32.9%Electricity
  • 10.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.5%Utility gas


South Paris compared to Maine state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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  • Matthew Steven Gallagher (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.