At a Glance
Median Income
$22,361
$12,800 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
Zillow: $165,076
Median Rent
$310/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
63.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
21.6% smoking rate
How Russell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Russell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Russell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Russell residents earn a median household income of $22,361 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,800. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 63.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 158 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russell is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,076. Median rent is $310/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
0.0% of adults in Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russell has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population265
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,262/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$22,361
Per Capita$12,800
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty63.6%
County GDP$3,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$886
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent$310
Ownership42.3%
Zillow$165,076
Housing Units139
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,839/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation236 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Russell was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 158 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.