Paris Idaho Map

About Paris, Idaho

Paris is a locality in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 562. The population density is 70.2 people per km². Paris is located at 42.2271°N, 111.4010°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83261.

Paris rests in a wide, fertile valley, a place where the sky feels impossibly vast and the mountains stand like silent sentinels. It lies 40.6 miles north-north-east of Logan, UT (from Logan, UT: bearing 33°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-west of Montpelier. The Bear River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the landscape, its banks fringed with cottonwoods that whisper in the ever-present breeze. Rolling hills, painted in shades of ochre and sage during the dry summer months and dusted with a soft green after the spring rains, rise to meet the dramatic peaks that define the horizon. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant perfume of pine. The history of Paris is deeply entwined with the settlement of this valley, a story of hardy pioneers drawn by the promise of good land and the steady flow of the river. This was once a hub for agriculture, with fields of alfalfa and sugar beets stretching across the valley floor, a legacy still visible in the well-tended farms and the quiet hum of tractors. Today, while farming remains important, tourism also plays a significant role, drawing visitors who come to fish in the Bear River, explore the surrounding mountains, or simply soak in the unhurried rhythm of life. The distinctive white spire of the Paris Tabernacle, a landmark of local pride, anchors the community, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to build their lives in this beautiful, secluded corner of Idaho.

About This Paris Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Paris, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.227149, -111.40104. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Paris and Bear Lake County.

Detailed location data for Paris includes the ZIP code (83261), telephone area code (208), county seat of Bear Lake County (Paris), and school district assignment (Bear Lake County School District 33). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Paris is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.