At a Glance
Median Income
$40,938
$31,259 per capita
Home Value
$122,200
Zillow: $204,599
Median Rent
$649/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
21.4% smoking rate
How Russells Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Russells Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Russells Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Russells Point residents earn a median household income of $40,938 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,259. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russells Point is $122,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,599. Median rent is $649/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
19.4% of adults in Russells Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russells Point has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,249
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density1,343/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,938
Per Capita$31,259
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,200
Rent$649
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$204,599
Housing Units1,086
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death8,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation1,002 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Russells Point was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.