At a Glance
Median Income
$47,214
$27,432 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
Zillow: $291,804
Violent Crime
650/100K
4,990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 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?
B
3.3 / 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 $47,214 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,432. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russellville is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,804. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Russellville reports 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,990/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Russellville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russellville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population719
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,214
Per Capita$27,432
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$4,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$291,804
Housing Units377
Rent Burden20.6%
Crime
F
Violent650/100K
Property4,990/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,246 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed291 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Russellville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 291 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.