Cost of living in Russell County, VA
Population 25,635 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Russell County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Russell County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Russell County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Russell County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Russell County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Russell County
State and local tax rates for Virginia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Russell County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Russell County
What it costs to live in Russell County each month.
- Rent $676
- Energy $202
- Water $55
- Groceries $355
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $492
- State tax $171
- Rent $851
- Energy $242
- Water $65
- Groceries $588
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $478
- State tax $213
- Rent $1,044
- Energy $303
- Water $75
- Groceries $893
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $478
- State tax $213
Frequently asked questions about Russell County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Russell County?
In Russell County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $676 per month, a two-bedroom averages $851 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,044 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Russell County?
In Russell County, VA, the average household income is $49,020 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,170 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Russell County?
The estimated cost of living in Russell County, VA is approximately $2,751 per month for a single person, $3,721 for a couple, $6,076 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Russell County?
The combined sales tax rate in Russell County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.
Is Russell County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Russell County, VA would need approximately $2,751 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,020 per year ($4,085 per month). Russell County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Russell County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Russell County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Russell County?
The average home value in Russell County, VA is $119,600, with average annual property taxes of $644, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Russell County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP