Main Street, 1911
Russell’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1911 and 3 maps from 1906 on.
- 1882Russell is settled
RussellPA
A town of 1,215, settled in 1882.
Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,215
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$192K
Census ACS
Household income
$90K
median
Median age
47.5
years
Jobs based here
135
A commuter town
Settled
1882
144 years ago
Is Russell a good place to live?
Russell’s median rent is $665 a month, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at $1,115 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. We don’t grade Russell yet; the figures below are still real.
Small town
1,215 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Russell.
Natural hazards
Russell faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
80risk score of 100
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Russell’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
2%work in town
The top destinations are Warren (30%), Conewango Township (9%) and Ellicott (6%). Most people who work leave Russell to do it: just 2% work in town. The town’s average commute works out to 20 minutes. Half commute less than 11 miles.
| Russell | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Russell2%
Warren30%
Conewango Township9%
Ellicott6%
Jamestown5%
11 mi
median commute distance
135
jobs based in Russell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Russell
72″snow a winter
About 72 inches of snow fall in a winter here; January nights dip to 17° and July afternoons rise to 81°.
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–35°
Spring33–57°
Summer55–79°
Fall40–60°
Oct 21
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, more of Russell’s adults had a checkup this year
Among adults in Russell, 13% have diabetes. Against the Pennsylvania average, Russell comes out ahead on 3 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 6.
| Russell | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 79% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
3 better17 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Russell | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.5% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83% | 79.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 8.8% |
Warren General Hospital
6.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Pennsylvania’s
47.5median age · PA overall 40.9
The share of adults 25 and older in Russell who hold a bachelor’s degree or more is 35%. The age mix tracks Pennsylvania closely: no broad group is more than 4 points off. The town’s age of the median resident is put at 47.5 years.
| Russell | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 17% | 20% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 21% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 29% | 29% |
RussellPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school34%
Some college20%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.9 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Russell | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.6% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.9% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.3% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.3% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.6% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.2% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.2% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.5% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
Housing
The median home in Russell sells for about $180K
$180Kmedian sale price
86% of households are owner-occupiers in Russell.
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Russell
15pages on Russell
The big questions
Out and about
Nearby attractions
All 21 attractions →Kinzua Dam and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Russell. Close and well known come first.
10 mi DamKinzua Dam
21 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest
31 mi State parkKinzua Bridge State Park
25 mi State parkAllegany State Park
12 mi MuseumLucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center33 mi Ski areaHoliday Valley79 runs · 790 ft verticalSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5 · Kinzua Bridge State Park: Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Allegany State Park: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
Getting set up
Moving to Russell: who provides what
Russell is unincorporated, so Warren County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerWarren Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterPine Grove Twp Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers87% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWarren CountyWarren County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWarren County Board of ElectionsWarren County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1634516345 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Russell for work
Where Russell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
135jobs based in Russell
2%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Russell
Northern Pennsylvania Regional CollegeCommunity college · Public · Warren6.4 mi$4,440 in-state tuitionJamestown Business CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Jamestown, NY12.3 miJamestown Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Jamestown, NY12.9 mi$6,840 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Russell residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About Russell
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Russell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pine Grove Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is east of Lander and lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and Pennsylvania Route 957. It is drained by Conewango Creek. As of the 2024 census, the population was 1,342.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,250 ft
- ZIP code
- 16345
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