Russell SpringsKentucky
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.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Russell Springs
Set in the southern part of Kentucky, Russell Springs is a small town, home to 2,807 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Russell Springs holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 595 residents per square mile.
What Makes Russell Springs Unique
- Positioned in southern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Russell Springs
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Russell Springs
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Russell Springs
- Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center
- Russell County High School
- Russell County Middle School
- Russell Springs Elementary School
- Salem Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Russell County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.