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Russellville, KY

Russellville, KY.

Population: 16,044 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Russellville, KY is $192,474 — down 2.4% over the past year. Typical rent runs $888/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$192,474

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$192,474
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+100.7%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$199,460
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
72
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$888/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/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
Kentucky Tech System, Logan County, Russellville Independent
Schools include
Logan County Career and Technical Center, Logan County High School, Chandlers Elementary School, The Academy, Cougar Virtual Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mammoth Cave National Park (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Russellville Logan County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
The Medical Center at Russellville
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+47 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,021
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,784
Average weekly wage
$1,126
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

RussellvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$192,474$169,157$289,727
Typical rent$888/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,021$921$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, KY?
$192,474.
What is typical rent in Russellville, KY?
Typical rent: $888/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Russellville, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Russellville, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Russellville, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Russellville, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Russellville, KY?
9 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Russellville, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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