At a Glance
Median Income
$51,347
$29,759 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $126,925
Median Rent
$744/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
182/100K
515/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
19.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Russell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Russell residents earn a median household income of $51,347 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,759. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russell is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,925. Median rent is $744/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Russell reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 515/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russell has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,258
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,347
Per Capita$29,759
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$357M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$744
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$126,925
Housing Units2,261
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent182/100K
Property515/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation1,819 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute13 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Russell was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.