At a Glance
Median Income
$71,429
$27,309 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $196,495
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.3% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 $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 $196,495. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population301
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,505/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born0.7%
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$196,495
Housing Units161
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,446/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.