City profile
Russellville, AL
Franklin County · Population 10,799
Russellville is a town in Franklin County, AL with about 10,799 residents and a typical home value near $124,000. It is 67 miles from Huntsville, AL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
207
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$123,800
Typical monthly housing
$714
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.40%
- State income tax (top)
- 5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.29%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 68/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Cold wave, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
86 mi to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 13% Democratic / 86% Republican
Community
Population
10,799
Black population
9.8%
County
Franklin County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AL is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,799 residents
- Typical home value about $124,000
- 67 miles from Huntsville, AL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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