Russell County, AL
Living in Russell County
Bikeability6
Walkability23
Commute60
Public Transit7
Affordability89
Public Safety42
Airports20
Hospitals43
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58kPopulation+6.3k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black43%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military3%
Sales and office25%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$608Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas15%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Russell County
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in Russell County
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Russell County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding36
Tornado37
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Russell County, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Russell County, AL
Columbus Girls Academy
5 miles, NE
New Testament Baptist School
15 miles, NE
Phenix Christian School
17 miles, NE
St Luke School
17 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Russell County, AL
Columbus State University
20 miles, NE
Auburn University
28 miles, NW
Tuskegee University
32 miles, W
Point University
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Russell County, AL
Martin ACH (FT Benning)
16 miles, E
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
18 miles, NE
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Russell County, AL
Columbus Airport
21 miles, NE
Dothan Regional Airport
69 miles, S
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
70 miles, W
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
78 miles, SE