Russell County, KS
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
9/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
2/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
6,717
332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
18.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$53,902
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$106,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$451
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$513
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Kansas
4
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Kansas
4
United States
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.
Liberal (19%) (78%) ConservativeClimate
Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 4 | 30 |
| Feb | 1 | 3 | 33 |
| Mar | 2 | 2 | 43 |
| Apr | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Jun | 3 | 0 | 74 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 79 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 77 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 68 |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 55 |
| Nov | 1 | 1 | 42 |
| Dec | 1 | 3 | 31 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Russell High
5 miles, W
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Simpson Elem
5 miles, W
Ruppenthal Middle
5 miles, W
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Bickerdyke Elem
5 miles, W
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Colleges
Hays Academy of Hair Design
29 miles, W
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Fort Hays State University
31 miles, W
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Barton County Community College
36 miles, S
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North Central Kansas Technical College
53 miles, NE
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Hospitals
Russell Regional Hospital
5 miles, W
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Clara Barton Hospital
27 miles, SW
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Hays Medical Center
28 miles, W
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Ellsworth County Medical Center
32 miles, SE
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Airports
Hays Regional Airport
28 miles, W
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Salina Regional Airport
61 miles, SE
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Manhattan Regional Airport
114 miles, E
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Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
114 miles, S
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