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Russell, KS

Russell, KS.

Population: 4,861 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$125,160
1-year appreciation
+11.6%
3-year appreciation
+20.8%
5-year appreciation
+43.4%
10-year appreciation
+87.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$125,160
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Larned National Historic Site (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+31 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Median annual property tax
$2,950
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,898
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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Data last updated

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

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