Russell County, KY

Living in Russell County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 5
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 10
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Schools 54
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Residents

18k Population +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

$38k Median 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

$95k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$375 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Russell County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Russell County, KY

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McBeath School
15 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Russell County, KY

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Lindsey Wilson College
16 miles, NW
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Centre College
48 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Russell County, KY

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Tj Health Columbia
15 miles, NW
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Wayne County Hospital
16 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Russell County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
76 miles, N
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McGhee Tyson Airport
101 miles, SE
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