Minnesota
Russell is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 323. Residents earn $62,143 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Russell receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Russell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Russell is $62,143, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Russell is $101,700, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Russell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches, including 43.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,143 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,225 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,017 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,952 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 859 |
| County GDP | $2,100M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 130 |
| Retail | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,674 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.61% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $101,700 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,694 |
| Median List Price | $100,000 |
| Median List Price | $100,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $210 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,674 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.61% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,490/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.9 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,497 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3204°N, 95.9440°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27083 |
Winner: Republican by 31.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |