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Republic, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,043 Population 735/sq mi density
$53,295 Median Income $34,553 per capita
$228,300 Home Value $272,630 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 1,197 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,295 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$228,300 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Republic, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,295
29% below
$34,553 per capita
Home Value
$228,300
19% below
Zillow: $272,630
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
184/100K
52% below
1,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
274 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)

Income
71%
Home Value
81%
Rent
72%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
48%
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 $53,295 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,553. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 271 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Republic is $228,300 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,630. Median rent is $842/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Republic reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,197/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

28.9% of adults in Republic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Republic has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population1,043
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,295
Per Capita$34,553
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A
Home Value$228,300
Rent$842
Ownership46.3%
Zillow$272,630
Housing Units539
Rent Burden33.5%

Crime

F
Violent184/100K
Property1,197/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary184/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,026/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain18.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,614 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute8 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Republic was built in 1973.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.