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Russellville Alabama Real Estate
Russellville Alabama Real Estate

 

Russellville, Alabama Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 8,971. Estimated population in July 2005: 8,793 (-2.0% change)
Males: 4,239 (47.3%), Females: 4,732 (52.7%)

Franklin County

Zip codes: 35653, 35654.

Median resident age: 37.0 years
Median household income: $25,333 (year 2000)
Median house value: $68,500 (year 2000)

Races in Russellville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (75.3%)
  • Hispanic (12.6%)
  • Black (11.2%)
  • Other race (7.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (12.8%), English (11.1%), Irish (10.4%), German (4.6%), Subsaharan African (1.6%), Scottish (1.5%).

Elevation: 762 feet

Land area: 13.2 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Russellville

  • High school or higher: 64.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Russellville city

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 55.6%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 12.2%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

9.5% Foreign born (9.2% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +1,079 (+13.7%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, AL (51.4 miles , pop. 53,929).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (92.8 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (507.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Littleville, AL (6.6 miles ), Phil Campbell, AL (11.1 miles ), Tuscumbia, AL (15.3 miles ), Bear Creek, AL (16.5 miles ), Sheffield, AL (17.4 miles ), Muscle Shoals, AL (17.5 miles ), Hackleburg, AL (18.0 miles ), Hodges, AL (18.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 39 buildings, average cost: $52,000
  • 1997: 24 buildings, average cost: $58,700
  • 1998: 25 buildings, average cost: $18,800
  • 1999: 28 buildings, average cost: $63,700
  • 2000: 20 buildings, average cost: $50,800
  • 2001: 22 buildings, average cost: $54,400
  • 2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $71,900
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $87,500

Latitude: 34.51 N, Longitude: 87.73 W

Area code: 256

Russellville, Alabama business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (29.9%), Educational,health and social services (19.4%), Retail trade (11.8%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,169 (+24.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,735 (52.5%)

Crime in Russellville by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 0 0 1 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 11.1 0.0
Rapes 1 0 1 2
    per 100,000 11.1 0.0 11.1 22.3
Robberies 4 5 3 5
    per 100,000 44.6 55.7 33.4 55.7
Assaults 3 6 1 1
    per 100,000 33.4 66.9 11.1 11.1
Burglaries 21 33 18 31
    per 100,000 234.1 367.9 200.6 345.6
Thefts 55 71 42 74
    per 100,000 613.1 791.4 468.2 824.9
Auto thefts 1 3 5 6
    per 100,000 11.1 33.4 55.7 66.9
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 66.3 90.2 65.1 90.4

Average climate in Russellville, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Russellville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 159% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 17.3 miles away from the Russellville city center killed 28 people and injured 267 people.

On 3/9/1964, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.1 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Hospital/medical center in Russellville:
  • RUSSELLVILLE HOSPITAL (15155 HIGHWAY 43)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Russellville:

  • HELEN KELLER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; SHEFFIELD, AL)
  • SHOALS HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL)
  • CARRAWAY BURDICK WEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; HALEYVILLE, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Russellville, AL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Russellville:

  • NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL (about 18 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; ID: MSL)
  • HUNTSVILLE INTL-CARL T JONES FIELD (about 68 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; ID: HSV)
  • TUPELO RGNL (about 74 miles; TUPELO, MS; ID: TUP)
Other public-use airports nearest to Russellville:
  • RUSSELLVILLE MUNI (about 6 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; ID: M22)
  • POSEY FIELD (about 19 miles; HALEYVILLE, AL; ID: 1M4)
  • LAWRENCE COUNTY (about 29 miles; COURTLAND, AL; ID: 9A4)

Local government website: www.russellvillegov.com

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Gas Supply 13 $50,039 $46,189 1 $230

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Russellville:

  • NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 19 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,669)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA (about 25 miles; FLORENCE, AL; FT enrollment: 4,770)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; FULTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,673)
  • JOHN C CALHOUN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; DECATUR, AL; FT enrollment: 4,547)
  • NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,628)
  • BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 71 miles; SUMITON, AL; FT enrollment: 2,670)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 72 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 3,272)
Public high schools in Russellville:
  • RUSSELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 660; Location: 1865 WATERLOO RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY CAREER TECH CENTER (Location: 85 JAIL SPRINGS ROAD; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Russellville:
  • RUSSELLVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 571; Location: 765 SUMMIT ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • RUSSELLVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 571; Location: 133 CHUCKY MULLINS MEMORIAL DR; Grades: 03 - 05)
  • WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 542; Location: 1340 CLAY AVE; Grades: KG - 02)
  • BELGREEN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 517; Location: 14220 HIGHWAY 187; Grades: KG - 12)
  • THARPTOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 348; Location: 145 COUNTY ROAD 80; Grades: KG - 09)
Library in Russellville:
  • RUSSELLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $37,357; Location: 110 EAST LAWRENCE STREET; 17,871 books; 212 audio materials; 55 video materials; 8 serial subscriptions)

Notable location: Franklin County Courthouse (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Shopping Center: Franklin Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Russellville include: West Highlands Baptist Church (A), Washington Avenue Church of Christ (B), Calvary Baptist Church (C), College Avenue First Baptist Church (D), Concord Baptist Church (E), Russellville Freewill Baptist Church (F), Russellville Church of God (G), East Side Church of Christ (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Wilson-Nooe Cemetery (1), Knights of Pythias Cemetery (2), Devaney Cemetery (3), Sadler Cemetery (4), Old Town Cemetery (5), Luketown Cemetery (6), Orman Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: City Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Underwood Creek (A), Town Branch (B), Garman Branch (C), Harris Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Russellville include: Hal Kirby Junior Park (1), Southside Ball Field (2), Eastside Park (3), City Lake Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map  

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Russellville compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Russellville:
  • WGOL (920 AM; 1 kW; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; Owner: MCCURRY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKAX (1500 AM; daytime; 1 kW; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; Owner: JAMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVNA (1590 AM; 5 kW; TUSCUMBIA, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
  • WZNN (620 AM; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, AL; Owner: MANUEL HUERTA)
  • WVNN (770 AM; 10 kW; ATHENS, AL; Owner: ATHENS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
Strongest FM radio stations in Russellville:
  • WMXV (103.5 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQLT-FM (107.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQPR (88.7 FM; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: THE BD OF TRUSTEES UNIV. OF ALABAMA)
  • WFIX (91.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: TRI-STATE INSPIRATIONAL B/C CORP.)
  • WXFL (96.1 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVNA-FM (105.5 FM; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBTG-FM (106.3 FM; SHEFFIELD, AL; Owner: SLATTON & ASSOCS. BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WLAY-FM (100.3 FM; TUSCUMBIA, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W254AA (98.7 FM; COLBERT HEIGHTS, AL; Owner: WILLIAM P. ROGERS)
  • WJBB-FM (92.7 FM; HALEYVILLE, AL; Owner: HALEYVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Russellville:
  • W59CF (Channel 59; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WFIQ (Channel 36; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WYLE (Channel 26; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: ETC COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • W57BV (Channel 57; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W46CF (Channel 46; TUSCUMBIA, AL; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBCF-LP (Channel 3; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BENNY CARLE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXFL-LP (Channel 5; FLORENCE, ETC., AL; Owner: BENNY CARLE BROADCASTING, INC.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
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