What are the schools like in Russell, KY?

Russell is served primarily by Raceland-Worthington Independent. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Russell?

The median household income in Russell, KY is $80,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Russell, KY?

Russell has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.2 inches.

Russell, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Russell, KY affordable or expensive?

Russell's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Russell is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $199,100 and the median rent is $759 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Russell, KY?

Russell has a violent crime rate of 221.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 747.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Russell, KY a Good Place to Live?

Russell is a small town of 3,704 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $80,750 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Russell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 88.4

Russell's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Russell costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Russell, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$199,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$759	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Russell's violent crime rate is 221.4 per 100,000 residents — 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

221.4 /100k

Property Crime

747.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Russell is served primarily by Raceland-Worthington Independent. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Russell, KY	National Avg
School District	Raceland-Worthington Independent	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Russell sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation and 6.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Russell, KY
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.7"
Annual Snowfall	6.2"

Demographics

Metric	Russell, KY	National Avg
Population	3,704	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bellefonte, KY 1 mi Flatwoods, KY 1 mi Ironton, OH 2 mi Westwood, KY 3 mi Raceland, KY 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Russell

Russell, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

41169

Russell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Russell, KY affordable or expensive?

Russell's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Russell roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $199,100 and median rent is $759/month.

What is the crime rate in Russell, KY?

Russell's violent crime rate is 221.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 747.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Russell?

Public schools in Russell are operated by Raceland-Worthington Independent. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Russell, KY a good place to live?

Russell, KY has a population of 3,704, a median household income of $80,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Russell?

Russell averages 39.8°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches with about 6.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Russell?

Russell, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41169.

What is the population of Russell?

The population of Russell, Kentucky is 3,704 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Russell?

Key numbers for living in Russell: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $199,100, median household income $80,750, crime index 49 (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.