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Russellville, Kentucky

City · Population 7,431 · #58 in Kentucky

About Russellville

Russellville, KY is a close-knit town located in southwestern Kentucky counting 7,431 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Russellville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 676 residents per square mile.

What Makes Russellville Unique

  • One of 9 places in the US named Russellville — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southwestern 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

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,431.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Russellville

  • Pizza Hut — pizza
  • Brother's Restaurant
  • Poppable's - Mini Cupcakes & More — coffee shop (café)
  • Roy's BBQ
  • Solazteca

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • SEEK Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Russellville

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Russellville

  • Chandlers Elementary School
  • Cougar Virtual Academy
  • Logan County Career and Technical Center
  • Logan County High School
  • R E Stevenson Elementary School
  • Russellville High School
  • Russellville Middle School
  • Russellville Primary Academy
  • The Academy

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • The Medical Center At Russellville ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)7,431
Rank in state#58 of 418
Land area10.99 sq mi
Density676/sq mi
Coordinates36.8395, -86.8956

🗺️ Map of Russellville