Russellville at a glance
- Population: the Census estimates 791 residents, ranking 376th of 937 places in Missouri (Vintage 2023).
- 2020 Census base: 777 residents at the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau, 2020 count).
- 2020 to 2023 change: about 1.8% more residents than the 2020 Census base (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Missouri places: 376th in population of 937 places (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: about 60% of Missouri's Census places are smaller (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: mapped at 38.5123, -92.4392 by the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): St. Martins, MO (8 mi); California, MO (11 mi); Eldon, MO (13 mi); Wardsville, MO (14 mi); Jefferson City, MO (15 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Nearest smaller communities: Lohman, MO (5 mi); Centertown, MO (7 mi); Olean, MO (9 mi) (Census populations).
What a personal loan costs in Russellville
A personal loan gives you the full amount at once and spreads repayment over a set number of months at a fixed payment.
APR, not the simple interest rate, reflects what the loan actually costs once fees are included; the personal loan calculator puts a figure on it.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
Work out the payment you can comfortably carry each month first, then borrow no more than that figure supports.
Missouri lending rules that apply in Russellville
Where a figure is not published by the state, the row points to the source instead of guessing.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 10% per annum, or the higher published 'market rate' (RSMo § 408.030) Source says: "a rate of interest not exceeding ten percent per annum on money due or to become due upon any contract" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Legal and licensed — unsecured loans of $500 or less require a license from the Director of the Division of Finance (RSMo § 408.500) Source says: "in the business of making unsecured loans of five hundred dollars or less shall obtain a license from the director of the division of finance" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer credit lenders licensed and regulated by the Division of Finance's consumer credit section (Chapters 367 and 408, RSMo) Source says: "The consumer credit section of the Missouri Division of Finance is responsible for licensing and regulating various types of consumer finance companies" | Missouri Division of Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Missouri Division of Finance (Department of Commerce and Insurance) Source says: "We regulate state-chartered banks, trust companies, consumer credit facilities, mortgage brokers, and savings and loan institutions" | Missouri Division of Finance as of 2026-09-16 |
| Additional loan fee cap (30+ day loans) | Up to 10% of principal, capped at $100 (RSMo § 408.140) Source says: "a fee, not to exceed ten percent of the principal amount loaned not to exceed one hundred dollars may be charged by the lender" | Missouri Revisor of Statutes as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Russellville
The steps below are worth completing first when you borrow 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 Missouri using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.