Alabama
Russellville is a small city in Alabama with a population of 10,783. Residents earn $52,529 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Russellville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Russellville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Russellville is $52,529, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Russellville is $117,300, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $716 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Russellville is below the national average at 367 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,236 per 100,000, 116% above the national average.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Russellville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 64.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.8% |
| 167% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,529 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,715 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $928 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,782 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 691 |
| County GDP | $1,337M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,544 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.32% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $117,300 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,035 |
| Census Median Rent | $716 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,544 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.32% |
| Obesity | 45.0% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.8% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 17.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Total Violent | 367.4/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 61.2/100K |
| Robbery | 61.2/100K |
| Assault | 245.0/100K |
| Total Property | 4,235.6/100K |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 867.5/100K |
| Theft | 3,184.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 183.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.7 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5057°N, 87.7281°W |
| County FIPS | 01059 |
Winner: Republican by 73.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 70.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 804/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |