Russell County , Kansas
Population: 6,717 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $53,902 Home $106,400 Rent $722/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 6,717 residents, Russell County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Russell County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$53,902
Median Income
household
$106,400
Home Value
median
$722/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $53,902 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,255 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| Median Home Value | $106,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $722/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 6,717 |
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.5%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
18.1%
Smoking
41.3%
High Blood Pressure
31.0%
No Physical Activity
22.7%
Depression
32.1%
Insufficient Sleep
78.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 12.5 · 13th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
45.96
🔥 Wildfire
58.91
❄️ Winter Storm
50.38
🌍 Earthquake
10.62
☀️ Drought
70.07
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