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AL area data

Russellville, AL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Russellville.

Population: 20,230 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Russellville, AL is $182,899 — down 3.5% over the past year. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$182,899

Median home value

-3.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$182,899
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+71.6%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$191,135
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
65
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Franklin County, Russellville City
Schools include
Belgreen High School, Franklin County Career Technical Center, Russellville Elementary School, Russellville Middle School, Russellville High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.5°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (49 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Tupelo National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Bill Pugh Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
546
Hospitals include
RUSSELLVILLE HOSPITAL, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-28 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$450
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
45.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,623
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RussellvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$182,899$202,644$289,727
Median annual property tax$450$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Russellville, AL?
$182,899.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Russellville, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, coldWave, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Russellville, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Russellville, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Russellville, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Russellville, AL?
9 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Russellville, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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