At a Glance
Median Income
$48,708
$26,829 per capita
Home Value
$166,500
Zillow: $208,313
Median Rent
$835/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
475/100K
3,046/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Russellville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Russellville residents earn a median household income of $48,708 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,829. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,765 business establishments, including 150 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russellville is $166,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,313. Median rent is $835/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Russellville reports 475 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,046/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Russellville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russellville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population29,057
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,708
Per Capita$26,829
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$4,153M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,500
Rent$835
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$208,313
Housing Units11,884
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent475/100K
Property3,046/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault401/100K
Burglary370/100K
Health
Obesity46.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,343/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation373 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Russellville was founded in 1870.
The median home in Russellville was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 150 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.