Republic, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
19,233 Population 1,195/sq mi density
$64,364 Median Income $32,182 per capita
$190,300 Home Value $270,014 Zillow
$1,068 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
131 Violent Crime/100K 1,079 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,364 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,300 home value, $1,068/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Republic, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,364
14% below
$32,182 per capita
Home Value
$190,300
32% below
Zillow: $270,014
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
8% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
65% below
1,079/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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
86%
Home Value
68%
Rent
92%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Republic a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Republic residents earn a median household income of $64,364 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,182. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Republic is $190,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,014. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Republic reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,079/100K.

Education

27.5% of adults in Republic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Republic has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,233
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,195/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,364
Per Capita$32,182
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty13.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,300
Rent$1,068
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$270,014
Housing Units7,840
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent131/100K
Property1,079/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
Elevation1,306 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.3%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Republic was founded in 1871.
The median home in Republic was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (56 miles).
14.4% of the population has a disability.