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Russellville.
About
Life in Russellville
Russellville offers an affordable place to settle with a median home value around $172,400 and median household income of roughly $50,877—solid footing for the region. The job market is steady, anchored by manufacturing plants from Tyson Foods and other major employers, with unemployment sitting at 4.5%, and most commutes stay under 16 minutes, which means less time wasted on the road. Arkansas Tech University brings a younger demographic and some cultural energy, though the city's population has been inching down slightly, so it's not experiencing explosive growth.
Russellville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
87.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.2% 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 (38.0%), and 14.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.9%
of households
Married Couples
41.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
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 11% below AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Russellville
In Russellville, rent runs 11% below the AR average, and home values are 8% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$972
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $218,127 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above AR average
Unemployment in Russellville
Unemployment in Russellville is 0.4 percentage points higher than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Russellville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.7 min avg
How Russellville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Russellville, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 55 mi
Memorial Field Airport (HOT)
Regional airport · few flights2,783 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 40% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Russellville runs 40% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
460
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,430.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Russellville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pope County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pope County, which includes Russellville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $120,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.1M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $62,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pope County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Newton County, AR (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 44 miles from Russellville) is typically good — 329 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
329
per year
Moderate Days
35
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Newton County, AR (44 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Russellville has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.1"
Hot Days/Year
73
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
77
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 30°F | 3.20" |
| Feb | 55°F | 33°F | 3.10" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.37" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 4.83" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.67" |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 3.35" |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 3.45" |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.51" |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 3.02" |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 4.06" |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 4.60" |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 4.25" |
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
7.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
St Marys Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Dardanelle Regional Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Dardanelle
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Russellville
Russellville's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hot Springs National Park, 52 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Russellville
Russellville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hot Springs National Park (52 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
52 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
54 mi awayLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayFort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
73 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Russellville
Pope County Library System
116 East Third 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, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Russellville's median rent is $842/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,877/year. Median home value is $172,400.
Is Russellville, Arkansas safe?⌄
Russellville's violent crime rate was 460 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1431 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Russellville, Arkansas?⌄
Russellville has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Russellville, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Russellville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $842/month and median household income is $50,877/year. The median home value is $172,400. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Russellville, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Russellville is 16 minutes, which is shorter than 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