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Russell, GA
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Russell, GA
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 $65,259 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,618. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,735 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russell is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,255. Median rent is $1,314/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Russell reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,115/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russell has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.