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Russell, KS
City in Russell County, Kansas.
Population
4,217
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
868
ZIP codes
0
Russell and its ZIP codes
Russell at a glance
- Russell is about 24 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 70th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $56,832, 23% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,600 (38% below Kansas) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for Russell, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Russell, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,832
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$135,600
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
11.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,006), Irish Americans (341), Mexican Americans (183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Russell County. PPP loans are for Russell.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,142
2,508 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,243
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.3M
FY 2026, $7,667 per person
How people get to work
Russell, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 11.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Russell, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,036
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
24.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Russell, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Russell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bunker HillCity | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| GorhamCity | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| DorranceCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| VictoriaCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ParadiseCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| WaldoCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SusankCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| GalatiaCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LurayCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| CatharineCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.1 |
| LucasCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| WilsonCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| NatomaCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| MunjorCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| HaysCity | 25 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Russell, KS in?
- Russell is in Russell County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Russell, KS?
- About 4,217 people live in Russell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Russell?
- Nearby places include Bunker Hill (8.4 mi), Gorham (9.2 mi), Dorrance (14 mi), Victoria (16 mi), Paradise (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023