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Russellville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Logan County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,244
Population
659/sq mi density
$47,875
Median Income
$25,266 per capita
$156,000
Home Value
$188,004 Zillow
$711
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
3,169 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,875 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Russellville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 659/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8395°N, 86.8956°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Russellville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.1").