The Town FilesRussiaville, Indiana
Town in Howard County · population 1,319 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $182,300
- Household income
- $84,457
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 39.2
Russiaville is a town of 1,319 people in Howard County, Indiana. The median home is worth $182,300, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for families than 97% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 88% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 78% of Indiana towns.
How Russiaville ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Russiaville is worth $182,300, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $84,457, which is more affordable than 68% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $931 a month. 82.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Russiaville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,300 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $931 | $888 |
| Median household income | $84,457 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.1% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Russiaville
| People | Russiaville | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Russiaville
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 16.7°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russiaville since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 6.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 20 deaths and 644 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 3, 1974.
Severe weather in Howard County since 1996
Howard County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| March 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3274: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Howard County
Howard County had 35,758 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,420 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Russiaville itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Russiaville
4 public schools with 2,500 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western High School | 9-12 | 795 | 16.9 |
| Western Intermediate School | 3-5 | 582 | 15.7 |
| Western Middle School | 6-8 | 581 | 15.3 |
| Western Primary School | K-2 | 542 | 14.6 |
Towns near Russiaville
- Burlington, IN7.8 mi · 517 people · home $146,300
- Kokomo, IN8.3 mi · 59,604 people · home $137,400
- Sharpsville, IN10.1 mi · 553 people · home $116,700
- Galveston, IN11.7 mi · 1,288 people · home $130,300
- Tipton, IN15.3 mi · 5,275 people · home $161,700
- Flora, IN15.8 mi · 2,094 people · home $158,200
- Kirklin, IN16.3 mi · 710 people · home $102,500
- Greentown, IN16.8 mi · 2,370 people · home $123,400
Russiaville questions
Is Russiaville, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Russiaville scores better for retirees than 45% of Indiana towns and quieter than 70%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Russiaville?
The median owner-occupied home in Russiaville is valued at $182,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,457, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $931 a month.
What is the weather like in Russiaville?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 23.2 inches of snow.
Does Russiaville get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russiaville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)