At a Glance
Median Income
$76,389
$40,600 per capita
Home Value
$207,900
Zillow: $206,163
Median Rent
$803/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.7% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 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+
3.6 / 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 $76,389 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,600. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russell is $207,900 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,163. Median rent is $803/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Russell reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,304/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.1% of adults in Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russell has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,696
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density970/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,389
Per Capita$40,600
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,900
Rent$803
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$206,163
Housing Units1,634
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,304/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary155/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation663 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Russell was founded in 1869.
The median home in Russell was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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