Russell County, Kentucky
Russell Springs Real Estate and Local Guide
Russell Springs is a home rule-class city and the largest city in Russell County, serving as a gateway to Lake Cumberland. The city grew out of a resort centered on a local chalybeate spring.
Living in Russell Springs
Country music singer Steve Wariner is from Russell Springs, and Kentucky State Route 80 is named in his honor. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $37,500 median household
EducationAbout 27.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyRussell County
Homes in Russell Springs
Median home valueAbout $170,300
- About 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, with a notable share of renter households for a small city.
- About 67% of housing is detached single-family homes, with the balance in multi-unit and other structures.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Russell Springs home
Lake Cumberland
Source: en.wikipedia.org
One of the largest man-made lakes in the region, created by Wolf Creek Dam, with Russell Springs as a gateway
Russell County Public Library
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Operates a lending library branch in Russell Springs
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Federal fish hatchery in Russell County just below Wolf Creek Dam