The Town FilesRussellville, Ohio
Village in Brown County · population 542 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $111,500
- Household income
- $65,268
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 47.0
Russellville is a village of 542 people in Brown County, Ohio. The median home is worth $111,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Ohio towns, quieter than 94% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Ohio towns.
How Russellville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Russellville is worth $111,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $65,268, which is more affordable than 95% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $787 a month. 66.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Russellville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $787 | $914 |
| Median household income | $65,268 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 66.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Russellville
| People | Russellville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Russellville
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russellville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 8, 2015.
Severe weather in Brown County since 1996
Brown County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Brown County
Brown County had 7,943 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,810 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Russellville itself the ACS puts it at 7.9%.
Public schools in Russellville
1 public school with 275 students, about 19.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville Elementary School | PK-5 | 275 | 19.6 |
Towns near Russellville
- Lake Waynoka, OH5.0 mi · 1,381 people · home $222,200
- Georgetown, OH6.0 mi · 4,453 people · home $148,600
- Winchester, OH9.0 mi · 987 people · home $130,900
- Sardinia, OH9.7 mi · 1,083 people · home $99,600
- Ripley, OH9.7 mi · 1,591 people · home $112,200
- Seaman, OH12.6 mi · 973 people · home $134,600
- Augusta, KY13.2 mi · 1,096 people · home $110,200
- Mount Orab, OH13.5 mi · 4,347 people · home $267,400
Russellville questions
Is Russellville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Russellville scores better for retirees than 45% of Ohio towns and quieter than 94%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in Russellville?
The median owner-occupied home in Russellville is valued at $111,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,268, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $787 a month.
What is the weather like in Russellville?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 17.2 inches of snow.
Does Russellville get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russellville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)