Russell Springs, Kentucky

Quick Statistics

Russell Springs is a community in Russell County, Kentucky, home to about 2,773 people spread across 4.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,075 a year, and a typical home is worth about $170,300. About 39.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 14 percent over the past decade.

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2,773
Total Population
▲ up 14% since 2012
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4.72 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$30,075
Median Personal Income
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$170,300
Median Home Value
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39.6%
College Educated
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93.2%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 14.6 points since 2010
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Russell Springs ranks number 133 of 552 in population, number 404 in median household income, number 210 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Russell Springs typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 5 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Russell Springs
# Town Distance Population
1.Jamestown, KY4.2 mi.1,739
2.Columbia, KY13.0 mi.4,808
3.Monticello, KY19.2 mi.5,753
4.Liberty, KY20.2 mi.1,672
5.Burkesville, KY23.9 mi.1,454
6.Burnside, KY24.3 mi.755
7.Albany, KY25.1 mi.1,896
8.Campbellsville, KY25.2 mi.11,622
Frequently Asked Questions About Russell Springs

What is the population of Russell Springs, Kentucky?
Russell Springs has a population of about 2,773 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Russell Springs, Kentucky in?
Russell Springs is located in Russell County, Kentucky.

What is the median home value in Russell Springs, Kentucky?
The median home value in Russell Springs is about $170,300, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Russell Springs, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Russell Springs is about $30,075 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Russell Springs, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded in Russell County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Russell Springs, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 5 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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