Russell Springs, Kentucky
Russell Springs is a city of 2,773 people in Russell County, Kentucky.
Why visit Russell Springs
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 17 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Key Twin Cinema and Star Theater.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Russell Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Russell Springs
Russell Springs is a home rule-class city in Russell County, Kentucky, in the United States. The city is the gateway to Lake Cumberland, one of the largest man-made lakes in the region, created by Wolf Creek Dam. It is the largest city in the county; as of the 2020 census, Russell Springs had a population of 2,715.
From the Wikipedia article Russell Springs, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes17
5 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The present city grew out of a resort centered on a local chalybeate spring. Rennick relates that Samuel Patterson was generally credited with settling the site and that the community was known as Big Boiling Springs by 1850. The post office was established in 1855 as "Russell Springs" after the county, but was discontinued in 1865 and reopened as Kimble (after local businessman George Kimble) in 1888. The community restored the name Russell Springs in 1901 and incorporated in 1936.
From the History section of Russell Springs, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
School · 1.3 mi
2330 Highway 127 South, Russell Springs
Russell Springs Elementary School
School · 2.7 mi
1554 N Hwy 127, Russell Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Russell Springs
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 24°F | 5.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 27°F | 4.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 5.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 29°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jamestown Wwtp (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Russell County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-05-29: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Jamestown 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Columbia 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Monticello 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Liberty 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Burkesville 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Campbellsville 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Somerset 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Greensburg 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Edmonton 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Lebanon 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Russell-Springs-Main-St-ky, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
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