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Russell, KS

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Population
4,286
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,826 ft
Median Home Value
$135,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$824/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,832
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityHays, Kansas25 miles away · 21,258 residents.

About Russell

Russell is a city and the county seat of Russell County, Kansas, situated between the Saline and Smoky Hill rivers. Established in 1867 around the Kansas Pacific Railway's Fossil Station and hosting the annual Ad Astra Music Festival and Memorial Park, the community of approximately 4,217 is served by Russell County Unified School District 407 locally today.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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