About Russell
Set in the western part of Kansas, Russell is a small town, home to 4,325 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Russell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 890 residents per square mile.
📰 Russell News Today
- Chad Allen Schuster Obituary Feb 28, 2026 Keithley Funeral Homes · Mar 4
- Randall Lindsley Jordan Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- How many people live in Russell County, KS? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Michael Ketchens Obituary Apr 23, 2026 nsrfh.com · Apr 27
- Michael Dee Waymaster, 75 Hays Post · May 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Russell Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Russell — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Russell
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Fossil Station Museum · Museum
- Avenue of History · Museum
- Gernon House · Museum
- Heym-Oliver House · Museum
- Oilpatch Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Russell
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Russell
- Bickerdyke Elem
- Ruppenthal Middle
- Russell High
- Simpson Elem
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Russell Regional Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,325
Rank in state#69 of 626
Land area4.86 sq mi
Density890/sq mi
Coordinates38.8875, -98.8514