Living in Russell, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Russell · Census data 2020–2024
Russell has 218 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $22,917 (62% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $75,000, the median rent is $298/month.
Russell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Russell at a glance
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 37.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $22,917State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $75,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $298/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Russell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 53.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Russell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Russell the median home value is $75,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $298 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Russell median household income
The median household income in Russell is $22,917 and the income per person is $13,708. 53.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Russell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 99
- Owner-occupied
- 36.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.3%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.42
Russell demographics
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Russell ›
Education in Russell
1.3% of adults 25 and older in Russell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Russell
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.2%
Russell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | 218 | $22,917 | $75,000 | $298 |
| Bald Knob | 2,518 | $48,355 | $142,400 | $818 |
| Bradford | 522 | $33,977 | $89,600 | $475 |
| Judsonia | 2,052 | $43,279 | $117,600 | $598 |
| Augusta | 1,859 | $50,575 | $117,000 | $650 |
| Kensett | 1,937 | $31,207 | $90,400 | $744 |
| Pleasant Plains | 376 | $59,531 | $118,800 | $1,000 |
| Searcy | 23,340 | $52,170 | $188,500 | $905 |
| Higginson | 1,055 | $76,957 | $132,000 | $1,016 |
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What is the median household income in Russell, AR?
The median household income in Russell is $22,917, 62% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Russell?
The median home value in Russell is $75,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Russell?
The median gross rent in Russell is $298 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Russell, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 53.2%.
What is the median age in Russell?
The median age in Russell is 37.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Russell?
The average commute to work in Russell is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Russell?
The unemployment rate in Russell is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Russell?
1.3% of adults in Russell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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