Russellville is a small city of 10,767 in Alabama, with a median household income of $50,411
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Russellville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Russellville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Russellville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.2
Russellville's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Russellville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Russellville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$639
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,411
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Russellville's violent crime rate is 112.4 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
112.4 /100k
Property Crime
1994.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Russellville is served primarily by Franklin County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Russellville, AL
National Avg
School District
Franklin County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Russellville sees average highs of 51.1°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Russellville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Russellville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,300 and median rent is $639/month.
Russellville's violent crime rate is 112.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1994.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Russellville are operated by Franklin County.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Russellville, AL has a population of 10,767, a median household income of $50,411, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Russellville averages 51.1°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Russellville, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 35653, 35654.
The population of Russellville, Alabama is 10,767 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Russellville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $109,300, median household income $50,411, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Russellville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
