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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Russell? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sheppard Park
      Boone Square
      Elliott Square Park
      California Open Leisure Space
      Victory Park
      Future Riverfront Park (West) Expansion Site - (Self Enterprises, LLC currently)
      Baxter Square
      Westonia Park

      Entertainment

      East Portland Warehouse, LLC (Artist Gallery Lots)
      East Portland Warehouse, LLC Artist Galleries
      Portland Museum
      Cole's Place
      Frazier History Museum
      Brown Forman Theatre
      Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
      Kentucky Science Center

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      KFC
      Rally's
      26th St. Liqours
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Shorty's Liquor

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Russell? Of all people who commute, 11.8% take public transportation in Russell.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Russell? The cost of living in Russell is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Kentucky.
      Russell
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Louisville
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Russell? Russell crime rates are 7,017, which are 295% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      7,017 per 100k people

      208% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      208% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      124%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Russell? The median income in Russell is $27,644 which is 38% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $27,64450% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,81954% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      126% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Russell a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest
      Central State Hospital
      Norton Children’s Medical Center
      Norton Brownsboro Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Associates in Dermatology, PLLC
      Dr. Susan Raghaven Pediatric Endocrinology
      Salzman Institute of Cosmetic Surgery
      Norton Community Medical Associates - Tyler Retail Village
      Norton Urgent Care
      Dr. Shorten DMD
      Kentucky Oral Surgery
      American Family Orthodontics

      A+ Housing

      What are Russell home prices? Russell home prices are $55,957 - which is 56% lower than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $55,95770% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77019% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      68% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Russell have good schools? The Russell graduation rate is 69% - which is 12% lower than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      15%

      70% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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