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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.
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.
In 2000, Russell had a median family income of $29,688.
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?
In Russell, 90% of commuters drive to work. Russell is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Russell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 11% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Russell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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