At a Glance
Median Income
$78,068
$36,685 per capita
Home Value
$207,400
Zillow: $198,817
Median Rent
$957/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Russellton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Russellton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Russellton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Russellton residents earn a median household income of $78,068 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,685. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russellton is $207,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,817. Median rent is $957/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
34.9% of adults in Russellton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russellton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population1,237
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density859/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,068
Per Capita$36,685
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,400
Rent$957
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$198,817
Housing Units644
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,129 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
The median home in Russellton was built in 1957.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.