Russell, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · White County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
265
Population
1,262/sq mi density
$22,361
Median Income
$12,800 per capita
$77,500
Home Value
$165,076 Zillow
$310
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$22,361 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, $310/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Russell enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3621°N, 91.5099°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | White County County |
| Nearest Airport | Searcy Regional (SRC) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Russell has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.9").