Russellville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Pope County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
29,057 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$48,708 Median Income $26,829 per capita
$166,500 Home Value $219,718 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
350 Violent Crime/100K 1,391 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,708 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$166,500 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Russellville, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,708
35% below
$26,829 per capita
Home Value
$166,500
41% below
Zillow: $219,718
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
8% below
1,391/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
45% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°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
65%
Home Value
59%
Rent
72%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
92%
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 4.6% (28% above 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 $219,718. 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 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,391/100K. 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population29,057
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,708
Per Capita$26,829
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$4,153M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,500
Rent$835
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$219,718
Housing Units11,884
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property1,391/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault319/100K
Burglary105/100K

Health

Obesity46.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,343/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
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.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 150 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.