Russell, Kentucky

About Russell

Russell, KY is a small town located in northeastern Kentucky with an estimated population of 3,638.

Officially, Russell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 955 residents per square mile.

📰 Russell News Today

• 36-state coalition reaches $220 million settlement with General Motors, Kentucky to receive more than $6 million WNKY · Oct 29
• Victim in fatal boat crash on Lake Cumberland is identified as Lexington man Lexington Herald Leader · Oct 27
• Russell Crawford Obituary (2026) - Ashland, KY - Steen Funeral Home - 13th Street Chapel Legacy | Obituary · Oct 13
• Lexington elementary school climbs out of bottom 5% of Kentucky schools FOX 56 News · Oct 15
• Kentucky evacuation notice is lifted following morning gas leak WOWK 13 News · Sep 21

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What Makes Russell Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Russell — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 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 2 miles.

🏫 Schools in Russell

• Russell Area Technology Center
• Russell High School
• Russell Independent Alternative School
• Russell Middle School
• Russell Primary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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