Pennsylvania
Russell is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,300. Residents earn $97,647 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Russell receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Russell stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Russell is $97,647, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Russell is $192,200, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $654 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% 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 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches, including 71.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,647 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,769 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,000 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,871 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 910 |
| County GDP | $1,726M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,496 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.34% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $192,200 |
| 32% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $159 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $654 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,496 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.34% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,023/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.0 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 71.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,298 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9374°N, 79.1403°W |
| County FIPS | 42123 |
Winner: Republican by 39.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |