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Russellville, AR

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 48
Population29,057
Foreign Born5.9%
Population Density1,000people per mi²
Median Age30.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

67/100

33% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Russellville, Arkansas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $32k$48k
Luxury $88k+$136k+
Elite (Top 5%) $117k+$182k+
Affordability Ratio

102%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean82%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
12
Negative
5

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

0.9mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

277.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Russellville, AR

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping7Nearest 2.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 19.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$49k+11.5%
35% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$198k
70% below US avg
College Educated
29.9%
15% below US avg
WFH
4.7%
67% below US avg
Homeownership
57.8%
12% below US avg
Median Home
$167k
41% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 99% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
1.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−97.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−100.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−94.3%
Burglary
0.14 / 1k Residents95% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
1.42 / 1k Residents88% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.07 / 1k Residents95% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+20Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Russellville, Arkansas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C
Weak10.2% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season249 days322 frost-free
Annual Rainfall54.4"
Elevation371 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1105 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,000/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Earthquake, Heat Wave, Ice Storm
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 598 mi · coast 376 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$38.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T07:16:39.000Z

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