At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$33,976 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
Zillow: $215,391
Median Rent
$825/mo
16.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
2,724/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 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 $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,976. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,256 business establishments, including 111 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Republic is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,391. Median rent is $825/month, with 16.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Republic reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,724/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Republic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Republic has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population519
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density603/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$33,976
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$2,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$825
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$215,391
Housing Units238
Rent Burden16.1%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property2,724/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,987/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation872 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Republic was founded in 1834.
The median home in Republic was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 111 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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