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Russellville, KY


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Russellville, Kentucky

Russellville, Kentucky, in Logan county, is 34 miles NE of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 47 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. About 7,149 people people live in Russellville.

The People and Families of Russellville

In Russellville, about 49% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Russellville, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Russellville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Russellville had a median family income of $31,448.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($200) in Russellville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Russellville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Russellville, about 62% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Russellville, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Russellville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Russellville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Russellville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Russellville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Russellville, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty13
College Educated Adults14
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime21

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