Russell County, KY
Living in Russell County
Bikeability5
Walkability5
Commute80
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports59
Hospitals43
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+333 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate38%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$375Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity87%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Russell County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Russell County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Russell County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding63
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Russell County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Russell County, KY
McBeath School
15 miles, N
Immanuel Christian Academy
16 miles, SE
Galilean Christian Academy
17 miles, NE
Casey Amish Mennonite School
22 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Russell County, KY
Lindsey Wilson College
16 miles, NW
Campbellsville University
29 miles, NW
Centre College
48 miles, N
University of the Cumberlands
52 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Russell County, KY
Russell County Hospital
5 miles, N
Tj Health Columbia
15 miles, NW
Wayne County Hospital
16 miles, SE
The Medical Center at Albany
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Russell County, KY
Blue Grass Airport
76 miles, N
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
90 miles, NW
McGhee Tyson Airport
101 miles, SE
Nashville International Airport
108 miles, SW