Russell, Arkansas

About Russell

Set in the eastern part of Arkansas, Russell is a tiny community counting 185 people who proudly call it home.

Russell holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 881 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Russell Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Russell — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
• Positioned in eastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

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