Ohio · Metropolitan Area
South Russell is a small town in Ohio with a population of 3,972. Residents earn $166,481 per year, which is 122% above the national average.
Based on current data, South Russell receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. South Russell stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in South Russell is $166,481, which is significantly higher than the national average — 122% above $75,149. This places South Russell among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in South Russell is $414,700, 47% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,176 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
South Russell is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 337 per 100,000, 83% below the national average.
South Russell is a highly educated community — 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
South Russell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 62.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $166,481 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,860 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,089 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $121,771 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,221 |
| County GDP | $6,128M |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Healthcare | 294 |
| Retail | 325 |
| Manufacturing | 176 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,861 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.14% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |
| Census Median | $414,700 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $765,000 |
| Median List Price | $765,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $221 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,176 |
| 87% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,861 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.14% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.7% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,581/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 337.4/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 51.9/100K |
| Theft | 285.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 62.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,043/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4338°N, 81.3280°W |
| County FIPS | 39055 |
Winner: Republican by 24.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 70.1% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,043/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Restaurants | 180 |
| Retail Stores | 325 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |