Iowa
Russell is a small town in Iowa with a population of 551. Residents earn $50,750 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Russell receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Russell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Russell is $50,750, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Russell is $60,400, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Russell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,750 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,502 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,510 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 185 |
| County GDP | $316M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.38% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $60,400 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,204 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.38% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,502/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,021 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9804°N, 93.2011°W |
| County FIPS | 19185 |
Winner: Republican by 57.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.1% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 535/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |