Russell County, AL

Living in Russell County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 23
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 9
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Schools 37
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Residents

58k Population +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

$42k Median 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

$122k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$608 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Russell County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Russell County, AL

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St Luke School
17 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Russell County, AL

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Auburn University
28 miles, NW
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Tuskegee University
32 miles, W
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Point University
41 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Russell County, AL

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Airports

Airports near Russell County, AL

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Columbus Airport
21 miles, NE
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