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Russellville, MO
City in Cole County, Missouri.
Population
833
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
956
ZIP codes
0
Russellville and its ZIP codes
Russellville at a glance
- Russellville is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,750 a year, 20% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,500 (28% below Missouri) and median rent is $822 a month.
Local data for Russellville, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Russellville, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,750
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
29.1
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (338), Irish Americans (150), French Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cole County. PPP loans are for Russellville.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,511
54,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $23,617 per person
How people get to work
Russellville, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Russellville, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
365
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
83
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Russellville, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Russellville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LohmanCity | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| CentertownTown | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| St. MartinsCity | 8.1 mi | 1.9 |
| OleanTown | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| CaliforniaCity | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| EugeneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Jefferson CityCity | 13 mi | 36.1 |
| EldonCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WardsvilleVillage | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| HartsburgTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| St. ThomasTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Aurora SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BarnettCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksburgCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| JamestownTown | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Russellville, MO in?
- Russellville is in Cole County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Russellville, MO?
- About 833 people live in Russellville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Russellville?
- Nearby places include Lohman (4.6 mi), Centertown (7.5 mi), St. Martins (8.1 mi), Olean (8.6 mi), California (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023