At a Glance
Median Income
$103,456
$46,745 per capita
Home Value
$280,000
Zillow: $331,551
Median Rent
$881/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
1,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 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 $103,456 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,745. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russell is $280,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,551. Median rent is $881/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Russell reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,289/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population568
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density247/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,456
Per Capita$46,745
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,000
Rent$881
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$331,551
Housing Units283
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property1,289/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation574 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Russell was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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