Russell, IA is a small city located in central Iowa with a population of just over 1,000 people. Despite its small size, the town has managed to make a name for itself in terms of rankings. According to BestPlaces, Russell ranks as the ninth best city in the state in terms of cost of living and 12th most affordable housing market. It also ranked high in terms of overall quality of life, coming in at 7th overall. Furthermore, it scored well when it comes to job opportunities and safety with a 9th place rank and 10th place rank respectively. All these factors combined make Russell an attractive destination for those seeking safe and affordable living conditions.
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