Russell County, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
6,717 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,902 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$451 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$513 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kansas
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 30
Feb 1 3 33
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 2 0 53
May 3 0 63
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 1 1 42
Dec 1 3 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 36, KS State House District 109, KS
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Schools

Russell High
5 miles, W • 1.9 star
Simpson Elem
5 miles, W
Ruppenthal Middle
5 miles, W • 1 star
Bickerdyke Elem
5 miles, W • 1.4 star

Colleges

Hays Academy of Hair Design
29 miles, W • 1 star
Fort Hays State University
31 miles, W • 1.9 star
Barton County Community College
36 miles, S • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Russell Regional Hospital
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
Clara Barton Hospital
27 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Hays Medical Center
28 miles, W • 4.1 star
Ellsworth County Medical Center
32 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Airports

Hays Regional Airport
28 miles, W • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
61 miles, SE • 1 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
114 miles, E • 1 star