Russellville, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 91 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.5%
Males: 63  (69.4%)
Females: 28  (30.6%)
Median resident age:

49.6 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62439

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,073 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
Russellville:

$38,073
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,407 (it was $11,843 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $45,774 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Russellville:

$45,774
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $42,034; detached houses: $50,601; mobile homes: $35,547
March 2022 cost of living index in Russellville: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.1%

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    • 3954.2%White alone
    • 2838.9%Two or more races
    • 1013.9%Black alone
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Ancestries: German (4.7%), English (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/16/1901

Elevation: 425 feet

Land area: 0.46 square miles.

Population density: 198 people per square mile   (very low).

Russellville, Illinois map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Russellville village:

1.4% ($275)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (45.6 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (100.0 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (209.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Emison, IN (2.0 miles),
Oaktown, IN (2.5 miles ),
Birds, IL (2.7 miles),
Bruceville, IN (2.8 miles ),
Flat Rock, IL (3.1 miles ),
Vincennes, IN (3.1 miles ),
Lawrenceville, IL (3.2 miles ),
Carlisle, IN (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.82 N, Longitude: 87.53 W

Distribution of median household income in Russellville, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Russellville, IL in 2022

Russellville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.3%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Russellville, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (19.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (9.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.3%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (7.3%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (4.9%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (30.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (11.5%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (11.5%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (7.7%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (7.7%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (33.3%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (13.3%)
  • Public administration (13.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (13.3%)
  • Social assistance (13.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (13.3%)
Most common occupations in Russellville, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (12.2%)
  • Construction laborers (9.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.3%)
  • Electricians (7.3%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7.3%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.9%)
  • Religious workers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction laborers (15.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.5%)
  • Electricians (11.5%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (11.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (33.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (13.3%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (13.3%)
  • Religious workers (13.3%)
  • Child care workers (13.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Russellville, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 63.4. This is about average.

City:

63.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.4
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Russellville-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/7/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Russellville village center injured 55 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 tornado 24.4 miles away from the village center killed 6 people and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Russellville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 171% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 31.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 31.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 19.1 miles away from Russellville center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 59.2 miles away from Russellville center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 29.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:17, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 9.6 mi) earthquake occurred 30.9 miles away from Russellville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lawrence County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Russellville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Russellville:

  • WILLOW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • PREFERRED MEDICAL CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • DAVITA - VINCENNES DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • BRIDGEPOINTE HEALTH CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • FRIENDS HOME HEALTH CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • WILLOW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Russellville:

  • Vincennes University (about 10 miles; Vincennes, IN; Full-time enrollment: 9,876)
  • Wabash Valley College (about 31 miles; Mount Carmel, IL; FT enrollment: 2,142)
  • Indiana State University (about 46 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 10,925)
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (about 48 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 2,123)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 58 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,414)
  • University of Evansville (about 59 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 2,688)
  • Indiana University-Bloomington (about 60 miles; Bloomington, IN; FT enrollment: 39,039)

Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Tevealt Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lawrence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

47.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.7%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Russellville:

Marital status in Russellville, IL
  • Never married: 33.0%
  • Now married: 37.7%
  • Separated: 8.6%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Russellville:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Russellville, IL (based on Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,33327
Mainline Protestant2,75623
Catholic6102
Black Protestant191
None10,115-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Lawrence County:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Lawrence County:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Lawrence County:

6.57 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lawrence County:

8.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.1%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.9%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Russellville:

38.9%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Russellville:

40.1%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Russellville:

29.9
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

29.9%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Russellville:

14.6%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.2
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

30.9%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

52.3%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Russellville:

86.7%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Russellville, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$73
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$363
Totals for Government 0$0 9$436

Strongest AM radio stations in Russellville:

  • WAOV (1450 AM; 1 kW; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAKO (910 AM; 0 kW; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Russellville:

  • WFML (96.7 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: THE VINCENNES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WUZR (105.7 FM; BICKNELL, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WVUB (91.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY)
  • WATI (89.9 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WZDM (92.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WAKO-FM (103.1 FM; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQTY (93.3 FM; LINTON, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTYE (101.7 FM; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: ANN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWBL (106.5 FM; WASHINGTON, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBHW (88.7 FM; LOOGOOTEE, IN; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WAMW-FM (107.9 FM; WASHINGTON, IN; Owner: GREENE ELECTRONICS)
  • WNDI-FM (95.3 FM; SULLIVAN, IN; Owner: J T M BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBOW-FM (102.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WBTO-FM (102.3 FM; PETERSBURG, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Russellville:

  • WVUT (Channel 22; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VINCENNES UNIV.)
  • WTWO (Channel 2; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WTHI-TV (Channel 10; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)

Russellville fatal accident list:

Feb 16, 2008 02:46 AM, Sr-33, 1550n, Lat: 38.799720, Lon: -87.519580, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 17.1mTotal length
  • $114,000Total costs
  • 2,260Total average daily traffic
  • 203Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,930Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Russellville, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11950-1959
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Russellville, IL
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Russellville, IL
  • 71.4%Utility gas
  • 28.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Russellville, IL
  • 77.8%Utility gas
  • 22.2%Electricity


Russellville compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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