Located in Russell County, Kansas, 67665 Russell is a small city of just over 2,000 people. Despite its size, the city ranks highly in many metrics according to BestPlaces rankings. It has an A+ overall rank and scores an impressive 9/10 for job opportunities. This is likely due to the nearby location of Fort Riley Military Base which provides thousands of job opportunities for those living in Russell. The cost of living is also quite low, with a 7/10 rating, making it an affordable place to live. Russell boasts strong education ratings with 8 out of 10 for both high school graduation and college readiness. Finally, it scores highly on environment factors such as air quality and crime rates with 9s across the board. Overall, Russell is a great place to live that offers many benefits to its residents.
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