Russell Springs, Kentucky

Not to be confused with the similarly-named cities of Russell in Greenup Co. and Russellville in Logan Co.

Russell Springs, Kentucky
City
Main Street (KY 379)
Main Street (KY 379)
Location of Russell Springs in Russell County, Kentucky.
Location of Russell Springs in Russell County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 37°03′03″N 85°04′39″W / 37.05083°N 85.07750°W / 37.05083; -85.07750
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyRussell
Incorporated1936[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total
4.70 sq mi (12.16 km2)
 • Land4.68 sq mi (12.13 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,040 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,715
 • Estimate 
(2022)[4]
2,750
 • Density579.51/sq mi (223.74/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
42642
Area code(s)270 & 364
FIPS code21-67494
GNIS feature ID2404656[3]
Websiterussellsprings.net

Russell Springs is a home rule-class city[5] 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, having a population of 2,441 during the year 2010 U.S. Census.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference sos was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Russell Springs, Kentucky
  4. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.