At a Glance
Median Income
$70,259
$21,794 per capita
Violent Crime
366/100K
3,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Republic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Republic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Republic a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Republic residents earn a median household income of $70,259 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,794. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Republic reports 366 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,194/100K.
Education
3.4% of adults in Republic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Republic has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population144
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,259
Per Capita$21,794
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$396M
Avg Weekly Wage$780
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$139,872
Housing Units104
Rent Burden20.7%
Crime
F
Violent366/100K
Property3,194/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,493 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Republic was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.