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Russellville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Putnam County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
301 Population 1,505/sq mi density
$71,429 Median Income $27,309 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $184,207 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 2,834 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,429 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Russellville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,429
5% below
$27,309 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $184,207
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
232% above
2,834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 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)

Income
95%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
332%
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 $71,429 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,309. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 768 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Russellville is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,207. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Safety & Crime

Russellville reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,834/100K.

Education

6.8% of adults in Russellville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Russellville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population301
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,505/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,429
Per Capita$27,309
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,459M
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent
Ownership93.3%
Zillow$184,207
Housing Units161
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

F
Violent1,261/100K
Property2,834/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,446/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation826 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed181 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Russellville was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.