Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
McQuixote Books and Coffeee
Coffee Shop
Maker/Cafe
Coffee Shop
Atlantic No. 5
Coffee Shop
Heine Brother's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
J. Graham's Cafe & Bar
Coffee Shop
Aspire Cafe & Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Oak & Brew Premium Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Magnolia
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Queue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe
Coffee Shop
Waycool Cafe
Coffee Shop
Please & Thank You
Coffee Shop
City Cafe
Coffee Shop
Loaves and Fishes
Coffee Shop
Toast on Market
Coffee Shop
The Weekly Juicery
Coffee Shop
Please & Thank You
Coffee Shop
Quills Coffee Firehouse
Coffee Shop
Quill's
Coffee Shop
Insomnia Cookies
Coffee Shop
SRC Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Crossing
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
East Portland Warehouse, LLC (Artist Gallery Lots)
Theatre Arts
East Portland Warehouse, LLC Artist Galleries
Theatre Arts
Portland Museum
Museum
Cole's Place
Nightclub
Frazier History Museum
Museum
Brown Forman Theatre
Theatre Arts
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Museum
Kentucky Science Center
Museum
Kentucky Science Center
Museum
Video Concept Art Theatre
Cinema
The Alley Theater
Theatre Arts
Mezzanine Gallery
Art Gallery
Howard L. Bingham Gallery
Art Gallery
Orientation Theatre
Cinema
Muhammad Ali Center
Museum
Ina B. Bond Gallery
Art Gallery
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Attraction
The Louisville Palace Theater
Theatre Arts
Brown Theatre
Theatre Arts
Victor Jory Theatre
Theatre Arts
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Theatre Arts
Belle of Louisville
Attraction
Life Saving Station #10
Museum
KFC Yum! Center
Stadium
Roots 101 African American Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) C+
Papa John's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
26th St. Liqours
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Shorty's Liquor
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Indi's Restaurant
Fast Food
Liquor Zone
Alcohol
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
The Bar at Fort Nelson
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Lunch Counter
Fast Food
Proof on Main
Bar
Bar Area
Bar
Jimmy Can't Dance
Bar
Robyn's Nest Bourbon Bistro
Bar
Indi's Fast Food Restaurant
Fast Food
Howl at the Moon
Bar
PBR
Bar
Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Kentucky African American Heritage Center
Community Centre
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
California Community Center
Community Centre
LouieLab
Community Centre
Spa and Fitness Center
Gym
Portland Community Center
Community Centre
YMCA Downtown
Gym
The Ville Crossfit
Gym
Shelby Park Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Shelby Highlands Public Library Outpost Entrance
Community Centre
GRIT Fitness
Gym
Jazzercize
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Bourbon Barrel Foods
Grocery Store
Adrienne Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
The POD
Grocery Store
Scarlet's Bakery
Bakery
Sweet stuff bakery
Bakery
Pic-Pac
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Sheppard Park
Park
Boone Square
Park
Elliott Square Park
Park
California Open Leisure Space
Park
Victory Park
Park
Future Riverfront Park (West) Expansion Site - (Self Enterprises, LLC currently)
Park
Baxter Square
Park
Westonia Park
Park
Future Waterfront Park Expansion (West)
Park
Future Waterfront Park Expansion (West)
Park
California Park
Park
Future Riverfront Park (West Expansion)
Park
LaPorte Park
Park
Colonel Charles D. Young Park
Park
Fort Nelson Park
Park
35th Street Park
Park
Lannan Park
Park
Portland Park
Park
Jefferson Square
Park
Founders Square
Park
Founders Square
Park
Belvedere
Park
Aegon Plaza
Park
E. Leland Taylor Park
Park
Ben Washer Park
Park
Shops (0) D-
Dino's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Tony's Convenient Mart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Expressway Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Platinum Food Mart
Convenience Store
T&L Food Mart
Convenience Store
Museum Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Family Dollar
Discount Store
MetroPCS Authorized Dealer
Electronics
Shorty's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
G & K Shoe
Shoes
F&Y Food Mart
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Cardinal Authentic
Gift Shop
Love Boutique
Clothing
Cardinal Authentic
Gift Shop
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Visionworks
Optician
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Phoenix Hill (A+)

2. Wilder Park (A+)

3. Paristowne Point (A+)

4. Highlands Douglas (A+)

5. South Louisville (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 11.8% take public transportation in Russell.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
W.J.Hodge / Muhammad Ali
Bus Stop
Muhammad Ali / W.J.Hodge
Bus Stop
W.J.Hodge / Madison
Bus Stop
Muhammad Ali / 22nd
Bus Stop
22nd / Madison
Bus Stop
Muhammad Ali / 22nd
Bus Stop
W.J.Hodge / Cedar
Bus Stop
22nd / Chestnut
Bus Stop
Chestnut / W.J.Hodge
Bus Stop
W.J.Hodge / Chestnut
Bus Stop
Chestnut / 22nd
Bus Stop
22nd / Cedar
Bus Stop
Muhammad Ali @ 23rd
Bus Stop
W.J.Hodge / Jefferson
Bus Stop
Chestnut @ 23rd
Bus Stop
22nd / Magazine
Bus Stop
Muhammad Ali @ 19th
Bus Stop
W.J.Hodge / Magazine
Bus Stop
22nd / Jefferson
Bus Stop
Chestnut @ 19th
Bus Stop
Muhammad Ali @ 24th
Bus Stop
22nd / Market
Bus Stop
18th @ Muhammad Ali
Bus Stop
W.J.Hodge / Market
Bus Stop
18th @ Muhammad Ali
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.8% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Tyler Park (A+)

2. Bonnycastle (A+)

3. Clifton (A+)

4. Highlands Douglas (A+)

5. Cloverleaf (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Russell is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Park Hill (A+)

2. Algonquin (A+)

3. Shelby Park (A+)

4. Jacobs (A+)

5. Hallmark (A+)

crime D

Russell crime rates are 3,138 per 100k, which is 89% higher than Kentucky
Property Crime
2,734 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
404 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Belknap (A+)

2. Bonnycastle (A+)

3. Brownsboro Zorn (A+)

4. Cherokee Gardens (A+)

5. Cherokee Seneca (A+)

employment F

The median income in Russell is $27,644 - which is 38% lower than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$27,644 F
Unemployment Rate
10.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Deer Park (A+)

2. Poplar Level (A+)

3. Highlands Douglas (A+)

4. Brownsboro Zorn (A+)

5. Rock Creek Lexington Road (A+)

health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Russell Neighborhood Health Center
Clinic
Louisville Squirt 17 Fire Station
Fire Station
Truck 1 / Engine 2
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Louisville Engine 6 Fire Station
Fire Station
Family Health Centers – Portland Site
Hospital
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
Family Health Centers
Clinic
Louisville Metro Police 1st Division
Police
American Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Louisville Metro Police Department Headquarters
Police
Louisville Engine 7 Fire Station
Fire Station
Norton Community Medical Associates
Doctor
BSide U Pregnancy Center
Doctor
EMW Women's Surgical Center
Doctor
Louisville Surgery Center
Doctor
Louisville Government Employee Wellness Center
Clinic
First Urology
Doctor
Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
Hospital
Jewish Hospital
Hospital
Louisville Hazardous Materials Unit 5 and Truck 2 Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Norton Hospital Campus
Hospital
Louisville Metro Police 4th Division
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Business District (A+)

2. Clifton (A+)

3. Highlands (A+)

4. Hikes Point (A+)

5. Paristowne Point (A+)

housing A+

Russell home prices are $55,957 - which is 56% lower than Kentucky
Home Price
$55,957 F
Home Appreciation Rate
45% A+
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Schnitzelburg (A+)

2. Saint Joseph (A+)

3. Belknap (A+)

4. Jacobs (A+)

5. Gardiner Lane (A+)

schools F

The Russell graduation rate is 69% - which is 12% lower than Kentucky
School Test Scores
15% F
High School Grad. Rates
69% F
Elementary Schools (3) A
Byck Elementary
Western Middle School For The Arts
Roosevelt-Perry Elementary
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
Atkinson Academy
Wheatley Elementary
Brandeis Elementary
Jefferson Technical College
Louisville Metro Youth Center
Young Elementary
Kentucky Tech - Jefferson Campus
Emma L Minnis Junior Academy
Johnson Traditional Middle
Good Spirit Development Center
Maupin Elementary
Esl Newcomer Academy
The Academy @ Shawnee
Portland Elementary
J. Graham Brown School
Ackerly
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Engelhard Elementary
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
King Elementary
Foster Traditional Academy
High Schools (1) F
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Louisville Metro Youth Center
Esl Newcomer Academy
The Academy @ Shawnee
Presentation Academy
Ahrens Educational Resource Center
J. Graham Brown School
Ackerly
Jcps Eschool
Jefferson County High
Mary Ryan Academy
Dupont Manual High
U Of L Pact Program
Home Of The Innocents School
Home Of The Innocents Discovery
Breckinridge Metropolitan High
Old Corden Porter School
Clarksville Senior High School
New Albany Senior High School
Our Lady Of Providence Jr-Sr High School
Churchill Park School
Kentucky School For The Blind
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Belknap (A+)

2. Bon Air (A+)

3. Hayfield Dundee (A+)

4. Paristowne Point (A+)

5. Central Business District (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Portland (A+)

2. Clifton Heights (A+)

3. Saint Joseph (A+)

4. Highlands Douglas (A+)

5. Shawnee (A+)

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Russell? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sheppard Park
      Boone Square
      Elliott Square Park
      California Open Leisure Space
      Victory Park
      Future Riverfront Park (West) Expansion Site - (Self Enterprises, LLC currently)
      Baxter Square
      Westonia Park

      Entertainment

      East Portland Warehouse, LLC (Artist Gallery Lots)
      East Portland Warehouse, LLC Artist Galleries
      Portland Museum
      Cole's Place
      Frazier History Museum
      Brown Forman Theatre
      Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
      Kentucky Science Center

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      KFC
      Rally's
      26th St. Liqours
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Shorty's Liquor

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Russell? Of all people who commute, 11.8% take public transportation in Russell.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Russell? The cost of living in Russell is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Kentucky.
      Russell
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Louisville
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Russell? Russell crime rates are 3,138, which are 89% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      3,138 per 100k people

      35% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      35% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -54%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Russell? The median income in Russell is $27,644 which is 38% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $27,64450% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,81954% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      126% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Russell a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest
      Central State Hospital
      Norton Children’s Medical Center
      Norton Brownsboro Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Associates in Dermatology, PLLC
      Dr. Susan Raghaven Pediatric Endocrinology
      Salzman Institute of Cosmetic Surgery
      Norton Community Medical Associates - Tyler Retail Village
      Norton Urgent Care
      Dr. Shorten DMD
      Kentucky Oral Surgery
      American Family Orthodontics

      A+ Housing

      What are Russell home prices? Russell home prices are $55,957 - which is 56% lower than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $55,95770% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77019% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      68% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Russell have good schools? The Russell graduation rate is 69% - which is 12% lower than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      15%

      70% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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