Russellville is a small town of 876 in Missouri, with a median household income of $52,946
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Russellville 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 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: 87.7
Russellville's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Russellville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Russellville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$777
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,946
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Russellville's violent crime rate is 248.9 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
248.9 /100k
Property Crime
1391.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Russellville is served primarily by COLE CO. R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Russellville, MO
National Avg
School District
COLE CO. R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Russellville sees average highs of 39.8°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 43.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Russellville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Russellville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,300 and median rent is $777/month.
Russellville's violent crime rate is 248.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1391.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Russellville are operated by COLE CO. R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Russellville, MO has a population of 876, a median household income of $52,946, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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 39.8°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.0 inches
with about 9.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Russellville, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65074.
The population of Russellville, Missouri is 876 with a median age of 27.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Russellville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $141,300, median household income $52,946, crime index 66 (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.