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Russell is a small town of 4,238 in Kansas, with a median household income of $44,942
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Russell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Russell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Russell 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
Russell's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Russell costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Russell, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$767
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,942
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Russell's violent crime rate is 72.9 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
72.9 /100k
Property Crime
700.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Russell is served primarily by Russell County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Russell, KS
National Avg
School District
Russell County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Russell sees average highs of 42.1°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 24.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.2 inches of snow per year.
Russell's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Russell roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,800 and median rent is $767/month.
Russell's violent crime rate is 72.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 700.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Russell are operated by Russell County.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Russell, KS has a population of 4,238, a median household income of $44,942, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Russell averages 42.1°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.8 inches
with about 13.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Russell, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67665.
The population of Russell, Kansas is 4,238 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Russell: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $100,800, median household income $44,942, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Russell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
