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Russell Springs, KY

Russell Springs, KY.

Population: 13,459 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$165,971
1-year appreciation
-4.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.3%
10-year appreciation
+108.1%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$173,443
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
16

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (19 mi)
Nearest airport
Russell County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+50 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Median annual property tax
$847
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,058
Average weekly wage
$793
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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