Russell County Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Russell County is $84,800, which is lower than the state average of $121,600 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The Russell County median house value has grown by 36.77% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Russell County is lower than the state average rate of 40.25% and is lower than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Russell County was built is 1980, which is newer than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1978 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 5,340 Owner Occupied Houses in Russell County, #69Russell County | 84,800 USD |
Kentucky | 121,600 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Russell County | 36.77% |
Kentucky | 40.25% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Russell County | Kentucky | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 9,965, see rank, 100% | 1,938,836 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 7,223, 72.48%, see rank | 87.80% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 5,340, 53.59%, see rank | 59.42% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 1,883, 18.90%, see rank | 28.38% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 2,742, 27.52%, see rank | 12.20% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 138, 1.38%, see rank | 2.04% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 51, 0.51%, see rank | 1.33% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 137, 1.37%, see rank | 1.59% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 1,793, 17.99%, see rank | 2.24% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 623, 6.25%, see rank | 4.97% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #52Russell County | Kentucky | U.S. |
1980 | 1978 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Russell County | % | Kentucky | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 5,340 | 100% | 1,152,012 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 2,534 | 47.45%, see rank | 60.42% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 2,806 | 52.55%, see rank | 39.58% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Russell County | 867 USD |
Kentucky | 1,124 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Russell County | % | Kentucky | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 51 | 2.01%, see rank | 0.45% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 165 | 6.51%, see rank | 4.00% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 544 | 21.47%, see rank | 10.65% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 838 | 33.07%, see rank | 24.79% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 536 | 21.15%, see rank | 34.58% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 216 | 8.52%, see rank | 14.86% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 153 | 6.04%, see rank | 8.07% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 31 | 1.22%, see rank | 2.60% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Russell County | 24.20% of the Total Income |
Kentucky | 21.20% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Russell County | % | Kentucky | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 136 | 5.37%, see rank | 7.42% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 813 | 32.08%, see rank | 38.63% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 606 | 23.91%, see rank | 26.40% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 326 | 12.87%, see rank | 11.52% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 557 | 21.98%, see rank | 15.53% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Russell County | 265 USD |
Kentucky | 336 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Russell County | % | Kentucky | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 700 | 24.95%, see rank | 15.39% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 1,027 | 36.60%, see rank | 25.19% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 941 | 33.54%, see rank | 40.30% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 55 | 1.96%, see rank | 13.29% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 83 | 2.96%, see rank | 5.82% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Russell County | 12.60% of the Total Income |
Kentucky | 10.90% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Russell County | % | Kentucky | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 1,075 | 38.31%, see rank | 45.97% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 938 | 33.43%, see rank | 30.79% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 366 | 13.04%, see rank | 10.69% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 190 | 6.77%, see rank | 4.50% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 207 | 7.38%, see rank | 6.79% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Russell County | Kentucky | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 9,965, 100% | 1,938,836 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 6,577, 66.00%, see rank | 67.21% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 67, 0.67%, see rank | 2.45% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 143, 1.44%, see rank | 3.05% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 317, 3.18%, see rank | 4.01% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 172, 1.73%, see rank | 4.66% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 254, 2.55%, see rank | 6.39% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 2,435, 24.44%, see rank | 12.23% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Russell County | Kentucky | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 9,965, 100% | 1,938,836 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 380, 3.81%, see rank | 1.31% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 124, 1.24%, see rank | 1.58% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 538, 5.40%, see rank | 6.92% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 1,819, 18.25%, see rank | 16.56% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 3,078, 30.89%, see rank | 22.96% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 1,620, 16.26%, see rank | 19.01% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 1,057, 10.61%, see rank | 12.52% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 616, 6.18%, see rank | 8.32% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 733, 7.36%, see rank | 10.81% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 5.20, see rank | 5.50 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Russell County | Kentucky | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 9,965, 100% | 1,938,836 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 382, 3.83%, see rank | 1.42% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 657, 6.59%, see rank | 8.44% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 3,231, 32.42%, see rank | 27.38% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 4,472, 44.88%, see rank | 44.95% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 967, 9.70%, see rank | 14.32% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 256, 2.57%, see rank | 3.49% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Russell County | Kentucky | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 7,223, 100% | 1,702,235 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 237, 3.28%, see rank | 38.22% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 310, 4.29%, see rank | 6.49% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 6,064, 83.95%, see rank | 50.50% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 168, 2.33%, see rank | 1.03% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 13, 0.18%, see rank | 0.25% | 0.12% |
Wood | 405, 5.61%, see rank | 2.95% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.02% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 3, 0.04%, see rank | 0.30% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 23, 0.32%, see rank | 0.24% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Russell County | Kentucky | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 1,629, 100% | 496,536 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 112, 6.88%, see rank | 3.01% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 156, 9.58%, see rank | 5.28% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 547, 33.58%, see rank | 15.95% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 618, 37.94%, see rank | 30.85% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 163, 10.01%, see rank | 29.97% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 12.25% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 33, 2.03%, see rank | 1.85% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.83% | 6.10% |
Median | $500, see rank | $667 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Russell County | Kentucky | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 7,223, 100% | 1,702,235 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 603, 8.35%, see rank | 7.85% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 2,438, 33.75%, see rank | 33.49% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 2,522, 34.92%, see rank | 38.04% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 1,660, 22.98%, see rank | 20.62% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.