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Russell, IA


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Russell, Iowa

Russell, Iowa, in Lucas county, is 47 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 144 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 559.

The People and Families of Russell

In Russell, about 59% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Russell if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Russell had a median family income of $29,688.

Russell Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Russell. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Russell is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Russell, 90% of commuters drive to work. Russell is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 11%Russell Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Russell Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Russell Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Russell Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Russell, IA

Comparing Russell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men41
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times74

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built23
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