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Russellville, Alabama

Introduction to Russellville, Alabama

Russellville, Alabama, in Franklin county, is 43 miles W of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 126 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. About 8,971 people people live in Russellville.

Russellville History

In 1812, the American government allotted funds for a route from New Orleans to Nashville. It was called Jackson’s Military Road, and it passed through what is now known as Russellville. Major William Russell, an early settler of the area, assisted in the road's construction. As the city developed around that road, it was named after Major Russell. It was incorporated on November 27, 1819.

Russellville and nearby Attractions

  • West Highlands Baptist Church
  • Alabama Music Hall of Fame
  • Underwood Creek
  • Franklin Shopping Center
  • Hal Kirby Junior Park

Things To Do In Russellville

Visitors to the city of Russellville can tour the local churches including Washington Avenue Church of Christ, Calvary Baptist Church, and College Avenue First Baptist Church. The Russell Public Library offers a host of information about the region's history and culture. The area also has many parks that offer a range of recreational facilities. The Franklin Shopping Center in Russellville is also a favorite tourist haunt. One can also enjoy water sports at Russellville's rivers, creeks, and reservoirs.

Russellville Transportation

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is nearby.

Russellville Higher Education

Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals, University of North Alabama, Itawamba Community College, and John C. Calhoun State Community College offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Russellville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRussellville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyRussellville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRussellville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Russellville Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Russellville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Russellville, AL

Comparing Russellville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population85
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home47
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime98

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