Republic, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,043 Population 735/sq mi density
$53,295 Median Income $34,553 per capita
$228,300 Home Value $272,241 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,295 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$228,300 home value, $842/mo rent
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: $272,241
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°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
71%
Home Value
81%
Rent
72%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Republic a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 11.5% (219% 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 $272,241. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,043
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,295
Per Capita$34,553
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A
Home Value$228,300
Rent$842
Ownership46.3%
Zillow$272,241
Housing Units539
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
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.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.