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Russell Springs, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Adair County County
Russell Springs, KY
At a Glance
How Russell Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Russell Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Russell Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Russell Springs residents earn a median household income of $37,500 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,159. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 508 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russell Springs is $170,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,492. Median rent is $747/month, with 30.6% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Russell Springs reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,457/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Russell Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russell Springs has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.