The Town FilesRussellville, Kentucky
City in Logan County · population 7,164 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,700
- Household income
- $45,484
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 43.6
Russellville is a city of 7,164 people in Logan County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $168,700, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks easier by car than 83% of Kentucky towns.
How Russellville ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Russellville is worth $168,700, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $45,484, which is more affordable than 20% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $738 a month. 56.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Russellville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,700 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $738 | $837 |
| Median household income | $45,484 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 56.3% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Russellville
| People | Russellville | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 88.6% |
Weather in Russellville
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.3°F. About 53.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.3 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russellville since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 11, 2021 about 4.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 16, 1998.
Severe weather in Logan County since 1996
Logan County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Logan County
Logan County had 8,975 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,739 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Russellville itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Russellville
7 public schools with 2,493 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County High School | 9-12 | 956 | 16.8 |
| Chandlers Elementary School | PK-8 | 485 | 16.7 |
| R E Stevenson Elementary School | K-5 | 460 | 13.5 |
| Russellville High School | 9-12 | 314 | 15.0 |
| Russellville Middle School | 6-8 | 203 | 14.5 |
| The Academy | 6-12 | 75 | — |
| Logan County Career and Technical Center | 8-12 | — | — |
Towns near Russellville
- Franklin, KY20.5 mi · 10,176 people · home $195,400
- Springfield, TN23.9 mi · 18,782 people · home $253,600
- Portland, TN26.4 mi · 13,156 people · home $282,200
- Bowling Green, KY27.2 mi · 72,294 people · home $241,900
- Morgantown, KY28.2 mi · 2,505 people · home $114,000
- White House, TN28.8 mi · 12,982 people · home $344,800
- Greenbrier, TN29.5 mi · 6,898 people · home $321,900
- Coopertown, TN29.6 mi · 4,480 people · home $421,500
Russellville questions
Is Russellville, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Russellville scores better for retirees than 51% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 59%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Russellville?
The median owner-occupied home in Russellville is valued at $168,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,484, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $738 a month.
What is the weather like in Russellville?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.9 inches of precipitation a year and 4.3 inches of snow.
Does Russellville get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russellville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 11, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)