Russellville, Arkansas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 17% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 32% of US places
- top 3% for commute time
- top 7% for cost of living
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Russellville is a mid-size city in Arkansas with about 29,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and property tax rate. It rates lower on property crime and sales tax.
Official websiterussellvillearkansas.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in3.4 in
muggy 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$44k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 93% of US places
Home Value$156k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$784better than 68% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 77% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.59%better than 82% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.61%better than 53% of US places
Unemployment5.3%better than 37% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.4 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.1 inbetter than 71% of US places
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 58% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 9% of US places
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk68.3better than 46% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 80% of US places
School Quality46.0better than 27% of US places
Violent Crime1713/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Crime2888/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population28,94695th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age29.99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4175th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5279th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.6%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)16.9%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.3%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability7.9/20better than 72% of US places
Airport Distance167 mibetter than 13% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.0%better than 49% of US places
Amenities Nearby31.78better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 46% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Russellville an affordable place to live?
- Russellville is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 93% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Russellville?
- The median home value in Russellville is $156k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Russellville?
- Median household income in Russellville is $44k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Russellville?
- Median gross rent in Russellville is $784 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Russellville safe?
- Russellville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1713/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 2888/100k.
- What is the weather like in Russellville?
- Russellville averages 82°F in July and 40°F in January, with 46.4 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Russellville?
- Public-school quality in Russellville is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Russellville?
- The average one-way commute in Russellville is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)