At a Glance
Median Income
$41,136
$27,706 per capita
Home Value
$60,700
Zillow: $175,354
Median Rent
$732/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
17.6%
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.2% smoking rate
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+
2.9 / 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 $41,136 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,706. The unemployment rate stands at 17.6% (389% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,762 business establishments, including 184 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Republic is $60,700 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,354. Median rent is $732/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
9.3% of adults in Republic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Republic has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population530
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,136
Per Capita$27,706
Unemployment17.6%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$3,597M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,700
Rent$732
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$175,354
Housing Units326
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation1,564 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Republic was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 184 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.