The Town FilesRussell County, Alabama
58,811 people. The median home is worth $165,700 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $51,197.
Towns in Russell County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix City | 38,816 | $170,300 | $50,053 | 35.6 |
| Ladonia | 3,074 | $102,000 | $53,441 | 37.3 |
People and housing
| Russell County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $939 | $834 |
| Median household income | $51,197 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 37.5 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.2% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
14,057 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,497 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 317 storm events in Russell County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Russell County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| October 12, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3407: Hurricane Michael |
| September 11, 2017 | Hurricane | EM-3389: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).