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Russellville, Arkansas

Introduction to Russellville, Arkansas

Russellville, Arkansas, in Pope County, is 60 miles NW of Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 171 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. About 23,682 people live in Russellville.

Russellville History

Russellville is named after Dr. T. J. Russell, a resident of the area. It was incorporated on June 7, 1870. Russellville is the county seat of Pope County. The Osage and Cherokee Indians occupied the valley where Russellville is presently located. Russellville's first white settler was C. Holledger who built a house in 1834. Dr. T. J. Russell purchased Holledger’s log home in 1835. By 1836, many settlers came to the area. In 1847, Jacob Shinn built the first store in Russellville.

Russellville and nearby Attractions

  • Arkansas Tech University Museum of Prehistory and History
  • Lake Dardanelle State Park
  • Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bona Dea Trails & Sanctuary
  • Petit Jean State Park
  • Mount Nebo State Park

Things To Do In Russellville

The First Assembly of God Church, Kelly heights Baptist Church, Bernice Church, and Central Presbyterian Church are some of the churches worth visiting. Those interested in books can visit the Pope County Library. One can also visit the Arkansas River Visitor Center. There are amusement and theme parks in the city including Sportsworld. Those interested in shopping will enjoy the Russellville Metro Mall Shopping Center, Southgate Regional Shopping Center, and Williamsburg Court Shopping Center.

Russellville Transportation

The local airport is Memorial Field Airport.

Russellville Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Arkansas Tech University, River Valley Real Estate Licensing School, and Arkansas Beauty School. One can also avail higher education facilities from the University of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Westark College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRussellville College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Russellville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Russellville Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Russellville Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Russellville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Russellville, AR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men39
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income38
People in Middle Class or Better38
People Above Poverty37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime22

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