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Russell, Massachusetts

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Population in 2010: 1,775.
Population change since 2000: +7.1%
 
Males: 873  (49.2%)
Females: 902  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

40.4 years
Massachusetts median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 01071.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,932 (it was $46,600 in 2000)
Russell:

$74,932
MA:

$94,488

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,408 (it was $21,318 in 2000)

Russell town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $299,468 (it was $120,700 in 2000)
Russell:

$299,468
MA:

$534,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $315,253; detached houses: $334,901; townhouses or other attached units: $238,289; in 2-unit structures: $223,248; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $195,645; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $166,405; mobile homes: $156,908
March 2022 cost of living index in Russell: 124.7 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Russell, MA (2010)
    • 1,70195.8%White alone
    • 462.6%Hispanic
    • 120.7%Black alone
    • 80.5%Two or more races
    • 50.3%Asian alone
    • 20.1%American Indian alone
    • 10.06%Other race alone

Races in Russell detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Russell, Massachusetts as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Russell is 1,775 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.57
Massachusetts average:

2.64
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Ancestries: French (18.6%), Irish (18.3%), Polish (15.2%), English (13.5%), Italian (10.0%), French Canadian (8.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1792

Elevation: 300 feet

Land area: 17.6 square miles.

Population density: 101 people per square mile   (very low).

Russell, Massachusetts map

69 residents are foreign born (3.0% Europe, 0.8% Asia).

This town:

4.2%
Massachusetts:

12.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Russell town:

1.4% ($1,716)
Massachusetts:

1.3% ($2,336)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chicopee, MA (13.5 miles , pop. 54,653).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (90.9 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (105.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Montgomery, MA (1.9 miles ),
Blandford, MA (2.2 miles ),
Westfield, MA (2.4 miles ),
Granville, MA (2.6 miles ),
Huntington, MA (2.6 miles ),
Southampton, MA (2.7 miles ),
Chester, MA (3.0 miles ),
Southwick, MA (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.17 N, Longitude: 72.85 W

Area code: 413

Distribution of median household income in Russell, MA in 2022
Russell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $415,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $227,500
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $533,600
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $533,600
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $433,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $433,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $433,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $433,000
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $222,200
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $179,800
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $159,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $213,300
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $137,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Russell, MA residents
Average permit cost in Russell, MA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Massachusetts:

3.5%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Russell, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Paper (8.5%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Paper (11.2%)
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.4%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.2%)
  • Educational services (16.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Paper (5.2%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Russell, MA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Carpenters (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.8%)

Average climate in Russell, Massachusetts

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 68.4. This is about average.

City:

68.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.346. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.346
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 9.83. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.83
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.141. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.141
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.94. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.94
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Russell-area historical tornado activity is above Massachusetts state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Russell town center killed 3 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 tornado 16.3 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Russell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Massachusetts state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 144.7 miles away from Russell center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 167.8 miles away from Russell center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 166.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 112.0 miles away from Russell center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 148.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 398.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hampden County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Russell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Russell:

  • NOBLE VISITING NURSE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; WESTFIELD, MA)
  • NOBLE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; WESTFIELD, MA)
  • GOVERNORS CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WESTFIELD, MA)
  • WESTFIELD CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WESTFIELD, MA)
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW HLTHCRE - OLD DON'T USE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MONTGOMERY, MA)
  • RENAISSANCE MANOR OF WESTFIELD (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WESTFIELD, MA)
  • WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; WESTFIELD, MA)

Amtrak station near Russell:

  • 14 miles: SPRINGFIELD (66 LYMAN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Russell:

  • Westfield State University (about 4 miles; Westfield, MA; Full-time enrollment: 5,548)
  • Holyoke Community College (about 11 miles; Holyoke, MA; FT enrollment: 4,911)
  • Springfield Technical Community College (about 15 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 4,750)
  • Smith College (about 16 miles; Northampton, MA; FT enrollment: 3,549)
  • American International College (about 16 miles; Springfield, MA; FT enrollment: 2,733)
  • Mount Holyoke College (about 16 miles; South Hadley, MA; FT enrollment: 2,573)
  • Bay Path College (about 16 miles; Longmeadow, MA; FT enrollment: 2,085)

Library in Russell:

  • RUSSELL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $58,489; Location: 162 MAIN ST.; 5,394 books; 283 audio materials; 515 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 28 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Russell: Russell Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters (A), Russell Town Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Russell Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stage Brook (A), Black Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hampden County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Russell and their reported violations in the past:

RUSSELL WATER DEPT (Population served: 1,228, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-27-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-20-2012)
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Massachusetts:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.9%
Whole state:

63.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.5%
Whole state:

7.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.0%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.4%
Whole state:

4.4%

For population 15 years and over in Russell:

Marital status in Russell, MA
  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 60.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Russell:

  • High school or higher: 83.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Massachusetts average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Russell, MA (based on Hampden County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic223,68565
Mainline Protestant21,96288
Evangelical Protestant19,438114
Other9,14031
Orthodox3,40610
Black Protestant2,49116
None183,368-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 90
This county:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 86
Hampden County:

1.87 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 112
This county:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Massachusetts:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 335
Hampden County:

7.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.2%
Massachusetts:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.9%
Massachusetts:

22.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hampden County:

16.2%
Massachusetts:

16.5%

3.64% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($58,474 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.64%
Massachusetts average:

6.35%

0.02% of residents moved from foreign countries ($105 average AGI)
Hampden County:

0.02%
Massachusetts average:

0.01%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Hampshire County, MA  0.72% ($54,302 average AGI)
from Hartford County, CT  0.35% ($72,714)
from Worcester County, MA  0.30% ($56,804)


4.26% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($66,146 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.26%
Massachusetts average:

7.18%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($223 average AGI)
Hampden County:

0.03%
Massachusetts average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Hampshire County, MA  0.62% ($60,970 average AGI)
to Hartford County, CT  0.61% ($61,947)
to Worcester County, MA  0.24% ($51,216)

Strongest AM radio stations in Russell:

  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHYN (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WACE (730 AM; 5 kW; CHICOPEE, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSPR (1270 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: ANTONIO F. AND HELENA R. GOIS, TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Russell:

  • WAQY (102.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WHYN-FM (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNX (100.9 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS RADIO COMPANY)
  • WPKX (97.9 FM; ENFIELD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WFCR (88.5 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCCH (103.5 FM; HOLYOKE, MA; Owner: HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WTIC-FM (96.5 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WWUH (91.3 FM; WEST HARTFORD, CT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD)
  • WCCC-FM (106.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MARLIN BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WAMH (89.3 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF AMHERST COLLEGE)
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WLZX (99.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)
  • W246AM (97.1 FM; AMHERST, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBEC-FM (105.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WJMJ (88.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ST. THOMAS SEMINARY)
  • WEIB (106.3 FM; NORTHAMPTON, MA; Owner: CUTTING EDGE BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Russell:

  • WWLP (Channel 22; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WWLP BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W67DF (Channel 67; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WYDN (Channel 48; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV CORPORATION)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDMR-LP (Channel 65; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: ZGS HARTFORD, INC.)
  • WFSB (Channel 3; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WGGB-TV (Channel 40; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGGB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WGBY-TV (Channel 57; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Owner: WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WHCT-LP (Channel 38; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • W12CL (Channel 12; GRANBY, CT; Owner: SALVATORE MINNITI)
  • Russell, Massachusetts
  • Fatal accident count12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents18
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities16
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents31
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Massachusetts average
  • Fatal accident count6026
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents8393
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2209
  • Fatalities6513
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents13789
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents519
See more detailed statistics of Russell fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 50.2mTotal length
  • $32,976,000Total costs
  • 145,578Total average daily traffic
  • 22,662Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Russell, MA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 131950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Russell, MA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 87 Main St (Lat: 42.189528 Lon: -72.852889), Call Sign: KTZ275,
    Assigned Frequencies: 33.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 12/22/1997, Expiration Date: 02/25/2003, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2003, Registrant: Russell, Town Of, 87 Main St, Russell, MA 01071

  • 87 Main St (Lat: 42.189528 Lon: -72.852889), Call Sign: KBV985,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.5600 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2015, Expiration Date: 07/23/2025, Registrant: Russell Fire Department, 165 Main Street, Russell, MA 01071, Phone: (413) 862-3345, Fax: (413) 862-3108, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CT13XC231, 760 Westfield Rd. (Lat: 42.172778 Lon: -72.838028), Type: Pole, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQPU419,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2012, Expiration Date: 08/16/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2022, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Fax: (202) 799-5616, Email:

  • STATION, Russell Stage Rd And Route 20 (Lat: 42.187306 Lon: -72.858139), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WEE328,
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.500 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2018, Expiration Date: 12/23/2028, Registrant: Massachusetts State Police, 470 Worchester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, Phone: (508) 820-2222, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KA1GPU, Licensee ID: L01143548, Grant Date: 12/02/2016, Expiration Date: 11/22/2026, Certifier: Maureen A Baillargeon, Registrant: Maureen A Baillargeon, 17 Hillcrest Ln, Russell, MA 01071

  • Call Sign: N1TOV, Grant Date: 11/21/1994, Expiration Date: 11/21/2004, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2006, Registrant: Steve E Rettie, 184 Main St, Russell, MA 01071

  • Call Sign: N1UOU, Grant Date: 03/15/1995, Expiration Date: 03/15/2005, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2007, Registrant: Lori J Ordog, Main St, Russell, MA 01071

  • Call Sign: KC1BTF, Licensee ID: L01861406, Grant Date: 04/28/2014, Expiration Date: 04/28/2024, Certifier: Amanda L Gosselin, Registrant: Amanda L Gosselin, Russell, MA 01071

  • Call Sign: KC1JZS, Licensee ID: L00629843, Grant Date: 07/02/2018, Expiration Date: 07/02/2028, Cancellation Date: 09/03/2021, Certifier: Robert M Dwarkin, Registrant: Robert M Dwarkin, 383 Blandford Rd, Russell, MA 01071

  • Call Sign: KC1QGT, Licensee ID: L02506632, Grant Date: 01/06/2022, Expiration Date: 01/06/2032, Certifier: Aleksandr Baraban, Registrant: Aleksandr Baraban, 55 Woodland Way, Russell, MA 01071

  • Call Sign: KC1UHL, Licensee ID: L02759415, Grant Date: 03/05/2024, Expiration Date: 03/05/2034, Certifier: Mark Rogers, Registrant: Mark Rogers, 115 Woodland Way, Russell, MA 01071-9653


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 19. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 54 took place in 2002, and the least - 3 in 2015. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Russell, MA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (43.8%), and Structure Fires (38.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Russell, MA
    • 13943.8%Outside Fires
    • 12238.5%Structure Fires
    • 4614.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 103.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Russell, MA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Russell, MA
  • 78.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.0%Wood
  • 5.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Electricity
  • 2.0%Other fuel
  • 0.8%Utility gas
  • 0.4%Coal or coke
  • 0.4%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Russell, MA
  • 73.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.5%Electricity
  • 1.9%Wood


Russell compared to Massachusetts state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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