Russell County, KS
Living in Russell County
Bikeability11
Walkability18
Commute96
Public Transit7
Affordability94
Public Safety46
Airports4
Hospitals55
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.9kPopulation+33 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector59%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$458Median Monthly Rent+$165 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas10%
Utility gas74%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Russell County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Russell County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Russell County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado35
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Russell County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Russell County, KS
Hays Maranatha Christian School
25 miles, W
Holy Family Elementary
30 miles, W
Thomas More Prep-Marian High
31 miles, W
Tipton Catholic High School
33 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Russell County, KS
Fort Hays State University
31 miles, W
Sterling College
57 miles, SE
Kansas Wesleyan University
63 miles, E
Bethany College
64 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Russell County, KS
Russell Regional Hospital
5 miles, SW
Clara Barton Hospital
27 miles, S
Hays Medical Center
29 miles, W
Ellsworth County Medical Center
32 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Russell County, KS
Hays Regional Airport
27 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
61 miles, E
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
114 miles, SE
Manhattan Regional Airport
114 miles, E