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Russell, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County
Russell, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Russell a Good Place to Live?
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 3.2% (11% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Russell reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,854/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.