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A town of 1,413. Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns.
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Population
1,413
+21.4% since 2010
Median home value
$118K
Census ACS
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
34.9
years
Jobs based here
306
Balanced
What makes Russell stand out
The 2 things Russell does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Russell has grown 21.4% since 2010
1,279 people in 2010; 1,413 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Russell’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Russell. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 1% of U.S. communities.
1risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
1
paid flood claims since 1985
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Russell beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
2 better12 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Russell | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.7% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 77.8% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 10.5% | 6.7% |
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center
26.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
1st
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Russell has cold, snowy winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 76°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 106 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
106″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–25°
Spring29–48°
Summer53–73°
Fall37–53°
Oct 8
typical first frost
May 20
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
15.4% of Russell is conserved land
23 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
15.4%conserved
15.4%
conserved · 9,772 of 63,621 acres
23 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bayfield County Forest | 6.3 mi | 7,435 |
| 2. Frog Bay Tribal National Park | 1.8 mi | 160 |
| 3. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | 0.2 mi | 1,124 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in five working residents works right in Russell
About one in 5 of Russell’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Bayfield (28%), Bayfield (17%) and Washburn (4%). Half commute less than 5 miles.
22%work in town
Where working residents work
In Russell22%
Bayfield28%
Bayfield17%
Washburn4%
Ashland4%
5 mi
median commute distance
306
jobs based in Russell
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Small town
1,413 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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About Russell
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Russell is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,553 at the 2020 census, up from 1,279 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Red Cliff and Sand Bay are located in Russell. Red Cliff is the administrative center of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. York Island and Raspberry Island (of the Apostle Islands) are part of the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,553
- Area
- 100 sq mi
- Elevation
- 787 ft