Russell Springs
City in Russell County, Kentucky
Russell Springs is a city in Russell County, Kentucky, with 2,715 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,086 ft (331 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jamestown, 4.2 miles S.
- 2,715residents (2020 Census)
- 1,086 ftelevation · 331 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.2 km²
- 576 / sq mipopulation density
- 42642ZIP code
About Russell Springs
Russell Springs is a home rule-class city in Russell County, Kentucky, in the United States. The city is the gateway to Lake Cumberland, one of the largest man-made lakes in the region, created by Wolf Creek Dam. It is the largest city in the county; as of the 2020 census, Russell Springs had a population of 2,715.
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Living in Russell Springs
- Median household income
- $38,697
- Median home value
- $170,300
- Median rent
- $745/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Russell Springs had 2,715 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,715 |
|---|---|
| Density | 576 per sq mi (222 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Russell Springs at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Russell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,715 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.72 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0507° N, 85.0805° W |
| ZIP code | 42642 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2167494 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Russell Springs
- Jamestown4.2 mi S
- Columbia13.0 mi W
- Monticello19.3 mi SE
- Liberty20.2 mi NE
- Burkesville24.1 mi SW
- Burnside24.4 mi E
- Albany25.1 mi S
- Campbellsville25.2 mi NW
- Science Hill26.0 mi E
- Somerset26.3 mi E
- Ferguson26.6 mi E
- Greensburg26.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Russell Springs
What county is Russell Springs in?
Russell Springs is in Russell County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Russell Springs, KY?
2,715 people lived in Russell Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Russell Springs, KY?
The ZIP code of Russell Springs is 42642.
What is the elevation of Russell Springs?
1,086 feet (331 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Russell Springs?
Jamestown (4.2 mi), Columbia (13.0 mi), Monticello (19.3 mi), Liberty (20.2 mi), Burkesville (24.1 mi).
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