Russellville, KY

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Population
7,454
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
594 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$168,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$738/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,484
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Russellville offers comfortable small-town living in south-central Kentucky, situated about thirty minutes west of Bowling Green and an easy drive north of Nashville. Home to around 7,000 residents, it serves as the hub of Logan County, blending rolling farmland with steady industrial jobs at facilities like Logan Aluminum. Key highways meet right around town, making everyday commutes and regional travel straightforward for locals.

Daily life revolves around a picturesque downtown square anchored by the historic courthouse, local diners, and leafy residential streets. Families have access to both Russellville Independent and Logan County school systems, along with a strong sense of community pride. Each fall, the square comes alive during the Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival, bringing neighbors together for parades, crafts, and live entertainment. It is an appealing landing spot for anyone looking for affordable homes and a relaxed pace of life.

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