Russellville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Franklin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,783 Population 804/sq mi density
$52,529 Median Income $24,715 per capita
$117,300 Home Value $178,855 Zillow
$716 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
112 Violent Crime/100K 2,041 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,529 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $716/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Russellville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,529
30% below
$24,715 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
58% below
Zillow: $178,855
Median Rent
$716/mo
38% below
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
70% below
2,041/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Russellville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Russellville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
42%
Rent
62%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Russellville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Russellville residents earn a median household income of $52,529 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,715. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Russellville is $117,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,855. Median rent is $716/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Russellville reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,041/100K.

Education

14.5% of adults in Russellville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Russellville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,783
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density804/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born19.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,529
Per Capita$24,715
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$1,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$928

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent$716
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$178,855
Housing Units4,011
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

F
Violent112/100K
Property2,041/100K

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death13,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation751 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute27 min
Broadband69.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Russellville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
19.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.