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A town of 1,323.
The best of Russells Point’s subject grades are an A for cost of living and an A− for schools; the weakest is a D for health. 26% of residents live below the poverty line in Russells Point, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. On hazard risk, just 49 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns do worse. The median household income is $42K, and 26% of residents live below the poverty line. Russells Point has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Russells Point beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Russells Point is from typical.
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Census counts: 344 in 1930, 1,320 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1916 and 5 maps from 1913 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Russells Point, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Russells Point.
Russells Point beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 21% of Russells Point adults smoke cigarettes, above both Ohio’s towns (16%) and U.S. towns (14%). 17% of Russells Point adults have diabetes.
| Russells Point | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 28% | 25% |
| What stands out | Russells Point | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.2% | 15.3% |
| More smokers | 21.2% | 15.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities. Since 1990, 29 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Russells Point.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The average trip to work in Russells Point is 21 minutes. Jobs based in Russells Point grew to 314 in 2023, 30 more than in 2013. Most working residents leave Russells Point for work: only 6% work in town.
| Russells Point | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 28% of residents (18% statewide). Russells Point’s median age is 48.2 years. 24% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
| Russells Point | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 28% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 48.2 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 24% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 22% | 22% |
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.4 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Russells Point | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.8% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.7% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.2% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.4% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18.2% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.9% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12.2% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43.7% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.4% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.1% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.1% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.4% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
Russells Point has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 19 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among 955 Ohio towns, just 9 have a lower median rent than Russells Point. 61% of households own their home in Russells Point. The typical Russells Point home is worth about $203,000, up 3.6% in a year, 17% below the Ohio typical home.
| Russells Point | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 61% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $617 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Russells Point. Close and well known come first.
11 mi MountainCampbell Hill
32 mi State parkGrand Lake St. Marys State Park
38 mi LandmarkMadonna of the Trail
16 mi MuseumArmstrong Air and Space Museum
15 mi MuseumZane Shawnee Caverns
31 mi MuseumShrine of the Holy RelicsCampbell Hill: Analogue Kid (talk)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grand Lake St. Marys State Park: Bruin, CC BY 2.0 · Madonna of the Trail: W. Guy Finley, Public domain · Armstrong Air and Space Museum: Tysto, Public domain · Zane Shawnee Caverns: Darkbluejacket, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Shrine of the Holy Relics: Rfgagel, Public domain
None within 15 miles of Russells Point; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Russells Point residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Russells Point’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Ohio, United States
Russells Point is a village located in northwest Logan County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,320 at the 2020 census. It is situated on Indian Lake, which has long been a popular summer resort destination.
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