Personal loans in Russell Springs, KY

A single loan can carry different costs on either side of a state line, and Russell Springs sits on the Kentucky side of that line.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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The roughly 2,794 people who live in Russell Springs borrow under Kentucky rules; city hall sets no personal-loan rate. Russell Springs is home to roughly 2,794 people and stands 116th by size out of 416 Census places in Kentucky. Russell Springs gained roughly 2.6% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison. For a community of about 2,794, the practical step is to compare APR across at least three lenders before committing. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Columbia, KY about 13 miles away.

Russell Springs by the numbers

Most of what governs a Russell Springs loan is written in Kentucky law rather than in the city; the sourced notes below make that split concrete.

Russell Springs: area, density and distance

The Census Gazetteer records 4.7 square miles of land and 0.01 square miles of water within Russell Springs. Spread across it are roughly 592 residents per square mile. The largest place in Kentucky, Lexington-Fayette, lies about 76 miles away. Within 50 miles of Russell Springs there are 12 larger Census places. Within the same 50 miles lie 31 smaller Census places.

The anatomy of a Russell Springs personal loan

Most loans made to Russell Springs's 2,794 residents are unsecured, so nothing is pledged and the lender relies on your credit history. A lender serving Russell Springs's 2,794 residents must disclose the APR and finance charge in writing before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Russell Springs loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Which Kentucky laws govern a loan in Russell Springs

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Kentucky, and so for Russell Springs's roughly 2,794 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorKentucky 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
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 statusPermitted 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

Lender access in Russell Springs

Russell Springs is a moderately settled community of about 2,794 people, with 12 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. A Kentucky licence lets a lender serve Russell Springs without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 2,794 residents are offered. The nearest larger city, Columbia, KY about 13 miles away.

Russell Springs's place among Kentucky's 416 places

Within Kentucky, Russell Springs holds roughly 0.1% of all residents, the 116th-largest share among 416 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Russell Springs ranks 69th of 416 in Kentucky (about the 83th percentile). By density, at about 592 people per square mile, it ranks 317th in Kentucky. In land area, Russell Springs ranks 80th among Kentucky's 416 places.

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How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Russell Springs if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Russell Springs is the same as anywhere in Kentucky.
What loan size can I expect in Russell Springs?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Russell Springs?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Russell Springs cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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