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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
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Russell

Russell sits right at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and Highway 281 in central Kansas, making it an easy drive to regional hubs like Hays and Salina. With around 4,400 residents, it has the quiet, grounded feel of a classic prairie community. The town features distinctive historic limestone architecture, and the surrounding countryside opens up into rolling farmland and wide Kansas skies.

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For everyday living, Russell offers dependable local schools, green neighborhood parks, and a municipal golf course. There is a strong sense of local pride here, celebrated through events like the summer Ad Astra Music Festival and a shared history as the hometown of Bob Dole. It is an affordable, friendly spot for anyone looking to trade busy city traffic for a relaxed pace where neighbors genuinely look out for each other.

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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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