Russell Springs is a small town of 2,713 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $34,219
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Russell Springs 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 Russell Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Russell Springs 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: 89.5
Russell Springs's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Russell Springs costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Russell Springs, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$706
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,219
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Russell Springs's violent crime rate is 106.5 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
106.5 /100k
Property Crime
745.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Russell Springs is served primarily by Russell County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Russell Springs, KY
National Avg
School District
Russell County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Russell Springs sees average highs of 43.5°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Russell Springs's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Russell Springs roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,700 and median rent is $706/month.
Russell Springs's violent crime rate is 106.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 745.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Russell Springs are operated by Russell County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Russell Springs, KY has a population of 2,713, a median household income of $34,219, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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 Springs averages 43.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches
with about 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Russell Springs, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42642.
The population of Russell Springs, Kentucky is 2,713 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Russell Springs: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $156,700, median household income $34,219, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Russell Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
