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Russell, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Wayne County County
Russell, IA
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 $50,750 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,502. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russell is $60,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,204. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Russell reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,973/100K.
Education
5.1% of adults in Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russell has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.