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Russell, MN

Russell, MN.

Population: 780 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Russell, MN is $136,500. Homes sell for a median $105,500 after a median 110 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$136,500

Median home value

110

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$136,500
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$105,500
Median price per sqft
$75
1-year sale-price change
+21.3%
Median days on market
110 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$754/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,529/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
RTR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HENDRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
RTR MIDDLE SCHOOL, Hendricks Preschool

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.5%
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
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
142
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
173

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,405
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,608

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (27 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Tyler Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
AVERA MARSHALL REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-119 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
55.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,379
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,413
Average weekly wage
$995
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

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

How it compares

RussellState medianUS median
Median sale price$105,500$315,500$325,000
Median days on market110 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,379$2,128$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 Russell, MN?
$136,500.
What is the median sale price in Russell, MN?
$105,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Russell, MN?
Median days on market: 110 days.
What is typical rent in Russell, MN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,176/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Russell, MN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought.
Is Russell, MN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Russell, MN?
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 Russell, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Russell, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Russell, MN?
2 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Russell, MN walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Russell, MN?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Russell, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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