RussellWI
A town of 704.
Is Russell a good place to live?
16% of the land in Russell is conserved, above both Wisconsin’s towns (3.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Lincoln County Forest, 2,555 acres with 2.5 miles of trail. Russell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
704 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Russell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Russell, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Russell.
With only 0.1 jobs per working resident, most people in Russell work out of town
The top destinations are Merrill (22%), Wausau (13%) and Tomahawk (8%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 25 miles. The middle household income for Russell comes to $90,000, against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns.
| Russell | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Russell is older than the Wisconsin average
The median age for Russell comes to 50.7 years. People 65 and older are 29% of residents (19% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 33% of residents (38% statewide). Here, 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 33% in Wisconsin as a whole. 16% never finished high school.
| Russell | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.7 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
41% women, 59% men
About 146 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.2 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Russell | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.7% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.3% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 26% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 15.5% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.5% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.3% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.5% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Russell has set aside 16.4% of its land for conservation
Across 2 parks and preserves: 2.7 miles of trail. Russell’s concentration of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lincoln County Forest | 2.5 mi | 2,555 |
| 2. Prairie River State Fishery Area | — | 1,167 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The climate in Russell brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
The July high in Russell is 78°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Russell is
Among adults in Russell, 31% sleep under 7 hours and 40% have obesity. Of 32 CDC measures, Russell beats the Wisconsin average on 5 and trails it on 8. Russell: nearly two in five adults have high blood pressure.
| Russell | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Russell | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8% | 9.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Russell faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected losses in Russell break down as 45% from inland flooding and 42% from cold waves. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Russell
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Russell; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Russell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Russell for work
Where Russell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Russell
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Russell is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 704 in 2025. The unincorporated communities of Gleason and Dudley are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Bloomville is also located partially in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,512 ft
Questions about Russell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Russell, WI a good place to live?
Russell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.