Russell County Courthouse
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Living in Russell County, Virginia

Farm valleys along the Clinch River between Clinch Mountain and the coalfields. Lebanon is the county seat, and the Clinch here is known for its exceptional freshwater mussel diversity.

0.58
Tax per $100
91%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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2017-06-11 19 31 50 View north along U.S. Route 19 (Trail of the Lonesome Pine) at Virginia State Route 80 (Redbud Highway) in Rosedale, Russell County, Virginia
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Commute & how people work

About 5% of Russell County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 30 min.

30 min
Average commute
36%
Commute under 20 min
24%
Commute 45 min or more
5%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min16%
10 to 19 min20%
20 to 29 min17%
30 to 44 min23%
45 min or more24%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone80%
Carpool14%
Public transit0%
Walk or bike1%
Work from home5%
Other0.2%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Russell County Public Schools reports a 91% on-time graduation rate, with 71% passing Math and 78% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Russell County. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Russell County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$50,012
Median household income
$120,600
Median home value
$653 /mo
Median gross rent
76%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

47
Median age
13%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

2%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Russell County?

Russell County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.58 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.58% a year).

How are the schools in Russell County?

Russell County Public Schools reports a 91% on-time graduation rate, with 71% passing Math and 78% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Russell County?

The average commute for Russell County workers is about 30 minutes, and 36% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Russell County?

About 5% of Russell County workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

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Wise CountyNorton CityLee CountyDickenson CountyBuchanan CountyTazewell County

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2017-06-12 09 03 02 View north along Virginia State Route 71 (Trail of the Lonesome Pine) at U.S. Route 58 Alternate in Dickensonville, Russell County, Virginia
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Russell County.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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