Michigan
Republic is a small town in Michigan with a population of 530. Residents earn $41,136 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Republic receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Republic offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Republic is $41,136, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Republic is $60,700, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Republic has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches, including 117.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,136 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,706 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,051 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,951 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,762 |
| County GDP | $3,597M |
| Restaurants | 184 |
| Healthcare | 217 |
| Retail | 260 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,514 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.08% |
| Commute Time | 32.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $60,700 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $151,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $103 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.8% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $732 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Homeownership | 85.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,514 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.08% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,011/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.1 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 117.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,564 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4086°N, 87.9880°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26103 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.3% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.4% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
| Restaurants | 184 |
| Retail Stores | 260 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 32.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |