Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Russell is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 3,696. Residents earn $76,389 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Russell receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Russell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Russell is $76,389, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Russell is $207,900, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $803 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Russell is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,519 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Russell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,389 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,600 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,553 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,796 |
| County GDP | $3,758M |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Healthcare | 156 |
| Retail | 223 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,902 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.88% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $207,900 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $206,163 |
| Median List Price | $225,000 |
| Median List Price | $225,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $95 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $803 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $619 |
| 1 Bedroom | $660 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $866 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,038 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,147 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,902 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.88% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Premature Death | 13,628/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 156 |
| Total Violent | 91.1/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 30.4/100K |
| Assault | 60.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,518.8/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 212.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,275.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 30.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 970/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5130°N, 82.6960°W |
| County FIPS | 21019 |
Winner: Republican by 38.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 970/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 156 |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Retail Stores | 223 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |