About Russell
Russell, IA is a tiny community located in southern Iowa counting 475 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Russell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.02 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 466 residents per square mile.
📰 Russell News Today
- RUSSELL "RUSTY" I. GRASHOFF Obituary Jul 30, 2026 Boothby Funeral Home · Jul 30
- Dona Janice Russell Obituary June 23, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Jun 23
- Nancy Elaine Russell Obituary Apr 3, 2026 hmdfuneralhome.com · Apr 3
- Russ Rudy Jr. Obituary Jul 15, 2026 Schmidt Family Funeral Homes · Jul 15
- LaRee Russell Obituary - West Des Moines, IA Dignity Memorial · May 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Russell Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Russell — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Russell
- Brown's Slough Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Colyn State Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- East Lakes · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Rathbun Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Slab Castle Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)475
Rank in state#453 of 940
Land area1.02 sq mi
Density466/sq mi
Coordinates40.9804, -93.2011