Russell County , Kentucky
Population: 18,117 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,520 Home $148,200 Rent $660/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 18,117 residents, Russell County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.
$50,520
Median Income
household
$148,200
Home Value
median
$660/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,520 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,231 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
| Median Home Value | $148,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $660/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 18,117 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.8% |
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 31.9 · 32th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
64.09
🌀 Hurricane
49.23
🔥 Wildfire
29.83
❄️ Winter Storm
70.43
🌍 Earthquake
56.36
☀️ Drought
32.98
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