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Russell, IA
City in Lucas County, Iowa.
Population
613
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
598
ZIP codes
0
Russell and its ZIP codes
Russell at a glance
- Russell is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,821, 40% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $61,500 (70% below Iowa) and median rent is $589 a month.
Local data for Russell, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Russell, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,821
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$61,500
Median rent
$589/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
54.0
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (105), Italian Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lucas County. PPP loans are for Russell.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,644
3,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.2M
FY 2026, $6,853 per person
How people get to work
Russell, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.5%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Russell, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly flood
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Russell, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Russell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CharitonCity | 6.4 mi | 3.8 |
| MelroseCity | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| WilliamsonCity | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| MillertonCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| DerbyCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LucasCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Promise CityCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| CorydonCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Melcher-DallasCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| LaconaCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| PlanoCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HumestonCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| LoviliaCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| MarysvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| MysticCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| HamiltonCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Russell, IA in?
- Russell is in Lucas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Russell, IA?
- About 613 people live in Russell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Russell?
- Nearby places include Chariton (6.4 mi), Melrose (7.8 mi), Williamson (8 mi), Millerton (11 mi), Derby (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023