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Republican City, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
116 Population 352/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $38,520 per capita
$157,100 Home Value $138,825 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 2,312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Republican City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,025 ft (617 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density352/sq mi
Coordinates40.0987°N, 99.2223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarlan County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 15.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.3 / 100
Community Resilience31.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 100 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 91 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 103 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 98 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 99 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 112 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 105 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 100 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 101 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 83 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 77 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 100 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 95 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 91 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 66 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 101 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 122 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 83 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 85 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

626 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 6 fatalities, 109 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 88 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 59 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 42 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 87 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 72 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 83 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 66 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 80 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 79 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 49 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 51 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 69 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 47 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 47 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 57 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 76 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 53 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in

Republican City has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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