At a Glance
Median Income
$51,347
$29,759 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $117,781
Median Rent
$744/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
404/100K
1,369/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
326 sunny days/yr
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 0.6% (83% 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 $117,781. 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 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,369/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,258
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,347
Per Capita$29,759
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$357M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$744
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$117,781
Housing Units2,261
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent404/100K
Property1,369/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault359/100K
Burglary471/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain24.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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