Russellville is a small city of 28,946 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $43,669
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% 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:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 89.2
Russellville's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Russellville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Russellville, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$784
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,669
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Russellville's violent crime rate is 349.5 per 100,000 residents
— 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
349.5 /100k
Property Crime
1384.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Russellville is served primarily by RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Russellville, AR
National Avg
School District
RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
6
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Russellville sees average highs of 50.3°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Russellville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Russellville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,900 and median rent is $784/month.
Russellville's violent crime rate is 349.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1384.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Russellville are operated by RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Russellville, AR has a population of 28,946, a median household income of $43,669, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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 50.3°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Russellville, AR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 72802, 72801.
The population of Russellville, Arkansas is 28,946 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Russellville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $155,900, median household income $43,669, crime index 82 (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.
