Russell, Kentucky

Population 3,371

Russell is located in Greenup County, KY. The population is 3,371, making Russell the 2nd largest city in Greenup County.

There are 4 public schools in Russell with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Russell is low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Russell is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Russell property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Russell include Bellefonte, Flatwoods and Ironton.

Russell Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 4.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.2%

Crime Rate

42.36% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 62
  • Violent Crimes: 155
  • Robbery: 31
  • Burglary: 155
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

23.92% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Russell
  • 17.80 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

14 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 12

Unemployment

High 5.9%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Russell, KY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Russell's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2013, the city of Russell, KY issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Russell, KY issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $570
  • 1 Bedroom: $655
  • 2 Bedrooms: $788
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,052
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,172

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Environmental Hazards

14 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Russell, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Russell, KY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Russell, KY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.1°
  • February 37.17°
  • March 47.26°
  • April 57.98°
  • May 65.24°
  • June 73.26°
  • July 75.77°
  • August 75.28°
  • September 68.35°
  • October 56.43°
  • November 46.15°
  • December 33.53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Russell, KY

Earthquakes
Russell, KY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Russell, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Russell, KY has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Russell, KY has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Russell, KY: $59,073

Unemployment

Unemployment in Russell is 5.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.30%
White Collar - 70.70%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Thomas Massie

Neighborhood Info

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10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Russell, KY

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Russell, KY

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Russell, KY
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