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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$170,300
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$747/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,262
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$170,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$163,515
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.8%
Owner-Occupied
45.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$747/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $170,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $163,515 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $747 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,262 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |