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Russell County, KS (shown in white) has 886.26 mi² of land area and 13.18 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 1,450.1' to a high of 2,050.5', with a weighted average of 1,753.5' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 17.7°F to average highs around 92.9°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 54.9°F. Average annual precipation is 27". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Russell County is 6,709 with 2,969 households. These households are spread across 8 unique municipalties (not all shown).