Russellville at a glance
- Population: 7,398, the 58th-largest community in Kentucky out of 416 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 7,165 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 3.3% growth over the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Kentucky places: 58th largest of 416 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 86% of Kentucky's Census places are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 36.8395 / -86.8956, per the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities: Franklin, KY (21 mi); Springfield, TN (24 mi); Portland, TN (26 mi); Bowling Green, KY (27 mi); White House, TN (29 mi), each a US Census place with its estimated population.
- Nearest smaller towns: Auburn, KY (10 mi); Lewisburg, KY (11 mi); Adairville, KY (12 mi) — US Census Bureau populations.
What a personal loan costs in Russellville
With an installment loan the payment is fixed for the life of the loan, so the schedule is predictable from the first month to the last.
Because the APR includes origination and finance charges, it is the honest comparison number; the personal loan calculator turns an APR and term into a monthly payment.
A lender weighs your credit profile, income and debts when setting the rate, and a longer term lowers the payment at the cost of more interest overall.
Set the loan amount from the expense itself rather than the maximum you are approved for, and keep the payment within your existing budget.
Kentucky lending rules that apply in Russellville
Each row below is a Kentucky rule with its publisher and the date it was retrieved.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Loan Company license — statutory basis | License required from the commissioner to make loans at a greater rate of interest than otherwise permitted by law Source says: "No person shall, without first obtaining a license from the commissioner, engage in the business of making loans ... at a greater rate of interest". | Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | Up to 19% per annum, or 4% over the 90-day commercial-paper discount rate, whichever is less (by written agreement) Source says: "At a per annum rate not to exceed four percent (4%) in excess of the discount rate on ninety (90) day commercial paper ... or nineteen percent (19%), whichever is less". | Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Permitted under license (deferred deposit service business; payday loans) Source says: "The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has secured the services of Veritec Solutions, LLC to provide a common database with real-time access for deferred deposit transactions". | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer Loan Company license required (KRS Chapter 286.4) Source says: "How to License a Consumer Loan Company: 1. Read KRS 286.4 and the applicable administrative regulations under KAR 808, Chapter 6". | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Source says: "The Department of Financial Institutions' mission is to serve Kentucky residents by promoting access to a stable financial industry, implementing effective and efficient regulatory oversight". | Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Russellville
Here is a short checklist for comparing personal loans in Russellville:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Kentucky using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.