Republic, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
144 Population 626/sq mi density
$70,259 Median Income $21,794 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,259 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Republic, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,259
7% below
$21,794 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
93%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Republic a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population144
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density626/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$152,084
Housing Units104
Rent Burden20.7%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,565/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
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
Broadband56.3%
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.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.