Russell Springs, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Adair County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,755
Population
584/sq mi density
$37,500
Median Income
$24,159 per capita
$170,300
Home Value
$163,515 Zillow
$747
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
107
Violent Crime/100K
816 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Russell Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,051 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0507°N, 85.0805°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Adair County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in |
Russell Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.1").