Russell, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
265 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$22,361 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
56.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$338 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$183 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

White County
4
Searcy Urban Area
4
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

White County
4
Searcy Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 38
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 5 0 60
May 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 72
Oct 5 0 61
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 5 0 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 2%

Schools

Bald Knob High School
5 miles, W 2.8 star
Bald Knob Middle School
5 miles, W 1.9 star
Hl Lubker Elementary School
5 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

Harding University
14 miles, W 2.3 star
Searcy Beauty College
15 miles, W 1 star
Arkansas State University-Newport
26 miles, NE 1.4 star
Lyon College
29 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

White County Medical Center
13 miles, W 2.3 star
White River Medical Center
29 miles, N 4.1 star
Crossridge Community Hospital
42 miles, SE 5 star

Airports

Memphis International Airport
89 miles, SE 2.8 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
161 miles, NW 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
167 miles, N 1.4 star