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Russellville, AL — ZIP 35654

Population: 8,749 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,523
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+69.7%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$197,329
House Price Index
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
tornado, coldWave, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Bill Pugh Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$437
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
40.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,623
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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