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Russell, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lyon County County
Russell, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Russell a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Russell residents earn a median household income of $62,143 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,225. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 859 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russell is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,694. Median rent is $700/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Russell reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,449/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Russell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russell has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.