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Russellville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Berkeley County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
273 Population 73/sq mi density
$80,000 Home Value $307,970 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,460 Violent Crime/100K 2,433 property/100K
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,460 violent crimes/100K (284% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Russellville, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$80,000
72% below
Zillow: $307,970
Violent Crime
1,460/100K
284% above
2,433/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
38.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
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)

Home Value
28%
Poverty
313%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
384%
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.