At a Glance
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $307,970
Violent Crime
1,460/100K
2,433/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 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?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russellville is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,970. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Russellville reports 1,460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 284% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,433/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in Russellville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russellville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,099
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.8%
County GDP$14,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
Home Value$80,000
Rent
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$307,970
Housing Units169
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,460/100K
Property2,433/100K
Health
Obesity48.4%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation77 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband54.8%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Russellville was built in 1970.
81.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 340 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.