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Russell, MN
City in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Population
346
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
377
ZIP codes
0
Russell and its ZIP codes
Russell at a glance
- Russell is about 5.2 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Russell, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Russell.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,750
13,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $6,666 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Russell, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 4°F
28.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Russell, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Russell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyndCity | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| BalatonCity | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| FlorenceCity | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| TylerCity | 9.5 mi | 2.1 |
| GarvinCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MarshallCity | 12 mi | 10.3 |
| ArcoCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RuthtonCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| GhentCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MinneotaCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| TracyCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Lake BentonCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| IvanhoeCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| The LakesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 33.7 |
| TauntonCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| HollandCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Russell, MN in?
- Russell is in Lyon County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Russell, MN?
- About 346 people live in Russell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Russell?
- Nearby places include Lynd (6.2 mi), Balaton (7 mi), Florence (7.8 mi), Tyler (9.5 mi), Garvin (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023