City safety & data profile

RussellvilleAR

Russellville, AR is a 29K-resident city in Pope County with a median household income of $50,877.

Pope County, Arkansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Russellville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Russellville has a population larger than 62% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $172,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

29K
Population
Top 38%
By size
$50,877
Median income
$172,400
Median home
20.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Russellville

Russellville posts a median household income higher than 10% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Russellville area.

Top 90%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Russellville

Where Russellville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,877 Bottom 10% higher than 10% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Russellville, AR beyond the headline numbers

Russellville sits inside Pope County, Arkansas, at roughly 35.28°N, -93.13°W. Population 29,166, $50,877 median household income. Median home value $172,400, median rent $842. Poverty rate 20.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Russellville's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 43.8%, then short sleep duration at 37.8%. 1 hospital in/around Russellville, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Russellville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
29,166
Russellville
Median Income
$50,877
-25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$172,400
-24% vs avg
Median Age
30.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pope County) - Russellville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
64K+3%
Median Income
$57,344+42%
Median Home Value
$170,100+54%
Poverty Rate
16.9%-12%
Unemployment
5.1%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Russellville, AR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$842/mo
Poverty Rate
20.8% +46% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.8%
Work From Home 5.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 75.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
43.8%
Short Sleep Duration
37.8%
High Blood Pressure
34.9%
Physical Inactivity
33.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.1%
Current Smoking
15.5%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
14%
Diabetes
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.1%
Annual Checkup 74.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ST MARYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
RUSSELLVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Russellville, AR?
Russellville, AR has a population of 29,166 people, located in Pope County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Russellville?
The median household income in Russellville, AR is $50,877 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.8%.
What is the median home value in Russellville?
The median home value in Russellville, AR is $172,400. Median rent is $842/month.
What are the top health concerns in Russellville?
The top health indicators in Russellville include Obesity (43.8%), Short Sleep Duration (37.8%), High Blood Pressure (34.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Russellville?
Russellville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Russellville?
The median age in Russellville, AR is 30.6 years. 28.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Russellville, AR is located in Pope County, Arkansas. With a population of 29K and a $50,877 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Russellville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Russellville's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Pope County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.