Russellville

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Russellville, AR

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Possibilities for outdoor recreation abound

Suburban Scenic Riverside Historic Affordable College Town

Situated alongside the Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle, Russellville is a historic small city engulfed in tranquil natural beauty. Home to Arkansas Tech University, Russellville enjoys access to a host of year-round cultural and sporting events. Russellville is also the notable home of Arkansas’ only nuclear power plant—Arkansas Nuclear One.

Russellville exudes a sense of hometown charm in its historic downtown area, which is brimming with specialty shops, diverse restaurants, and various offices in quaint buildings. Downtown Russellville also hosts a bevy of events for the community, including Taste of the Valley, Downtown Fall Fest Chili Cook-off, and Downtown Art Walk.

Engaging in outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hiking, and biking defines life in Russellville. Residents frequently flock to recreational venues such as Lake Dardanelle State Park, Petit Jean State Park, Mount Nebo State Park, and nearby Ozark National Forest. Fourteen city parks provide additional options for recreation close to home too.

Getting around from Russellville is easy with quick access to I-40 and Scenic Highway 7. The many city delights of Little Rock are just an hour’s drive away from Russellville as well.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Russellville, AR is $613 for a studio, $680 for one bedroom, $743 for two bedrooms, and $895 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Russellville has increased by 5.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$680/month
582 Sq Ft
House
$1,205/month
380 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Center Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

404 Students

9
out of 10

Sequoyah Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

574 Students

8
out of 10

Russellville Upper Elementary School

Public

Grades 5

401 Students

6
out of 10

Oakland Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

475 Students

5
out of 10

Crawford Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

379 Students

4
out of 10

Russellville Jr. High School

Public

Grades 8-9

901 Students

5
out of 10

Russellville Middle School

Public

Grades 6-7

813 Students

4
out of 10

Russellville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,227 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Dardanelle State Park
  • Mount Nebo State Park

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