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Russellville.
About
Life in Russellville
Russellville is a community of 10,783 people in Alabama. The median household income is $58,231, median rent runs about $685 per month, and median home values are around $123,800. Unemployment is low at 2.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Russellville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Foreign-Born
20.4%
Broadband Internet
74.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Russellville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Russellville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.9%), and 40.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.9%
of households
Married Couples
45.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% below AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Russellville
In Russellville, rent runs 32% below the AL average, and home values are 41% below the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$476
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $178,209 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AL
Unemployment in Russellville
Unemployment in Franklin County, which includes Russellville, is close to the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Russellville: Franklin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Franklin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Russellville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.1 min avg
How Russellville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Russellville, most residents drive alone to work (87%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)
Regional airport · few flights9,164 passengers boarded in 2025
- 127 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Russellville runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
186.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,401.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Russellville Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
67.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Franklin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Franklin County, which includes Russellville, the most common type is heat, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $194,000 |
| 2024 | 30 | Heat | $8,500 |
| 2023 | 40 | Heat | $47,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Heat | $54,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Frost/Freeze | $500 |
| 2020 | 10 | Heat | $7,200 |
| 2019 | 21 | Frost/Freeze | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 26 | Frost/Freeze | $900 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Franklin County, county-wide
Air Quality30 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lawrence County, AL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from Russellville) is typically good — 89 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
30
Good Days
89
per year
Moderate Days
8
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Lawrence County, AL (23 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Russellville has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
71
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 32°F | 5.00" |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 5.08" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 5.43" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 5.12" |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 5.38" |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 3.82" |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.48" |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 4.66" |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 3.99" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.76" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.54" |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 5.44" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Russellville
Russellville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
17.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Russellville Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Russellville
Russellville's student/teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Shiloh National Military Park, 56 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Russellville
Russellville has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Shiloh National Military Park (56 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Shiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
56 mi awayBrices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
National Battlefield Site
57 mi awayNatchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
57 mi awayTupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
60 mi awayBirmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayNatchez Trace Parkway
Parkway
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Russellville
Russellville Public Library
110 East Lawrence Street, Russellville
Cities Near Russellville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Russellville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Russellville FAQ
Is Russellville, Alabama affordable?⌄
Russellville's median rent is $685/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,231/year. Median home value is $123,800.
Is Russellville, Alabama safe?⌄
Russellville's violent crime rate was 187 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1401 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Russellville, Alabama?⌄
Franklin County, which includes Russellville, has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Russellville, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Russellville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $685/month and median household income is $58,231/year. The median home value is $123,800. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Russellville, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Russellville is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from