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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density626/sq mi
Coordinates39.9239°N, 97.8245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRepublic County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience81.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 30 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 36 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 32 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 35 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 26 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 148 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 145 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 53 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 33 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 36 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 126 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 51 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 29 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 95 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 146 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 52 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 141 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 23 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

716 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 289 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 84 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 61 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 66 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 76 km 1
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 75 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 25 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 91 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 68 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 62 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 26 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 41 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 98 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,394 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Republic has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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