At a Glance
Median Income
$53,295
$34,553 per capita
Home Value
$228,300
Zillow: $272,630
Median Rent
$842/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
184/100K
1,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
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)
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.