Republic, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 82 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -49.1%
Males: 29  (36.0%)
Females: 53  (64.0%)
Median resident age:

61.4 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 66964

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,966 (it was $27,679 in 2000)
Republic:

$66,966
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,947 (it was $18,399 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $10,913 (it was $25,500 in 2000)
Republic:

$10,913
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $40,799; detached houses: $40,942
March 2022 cost of living index in Republic: 74.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.6%

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  • Races in Republic, KS (2022)
    • 9576.0%White alone
    • 4132.8%Other race alone



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Republic, Kansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Republic is 96 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (13.2%), German (11.8%), Swedish (11.8%), Irish (9.2%), English (6.6%), American (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1885

Elevation: 1500 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 314 people per square mile   (very low).

Republic, Kansas map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Kansas:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,116 (3.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $272 (2.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (86.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (496.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Byron, NE (2.5 miles),
Hardy, NE (2.8 miles),
Scandia, KS (3.0 miles ),
Courtland, KS (3.2 miles ),
Webber, KS (3.4 miles),
Belleville, KS (3.5 miles ),
Chester, NE (3.5 miles ),
Formoso, KS (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 39.92 N, Longitude: 97.82 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Republic, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Republic, KS in 2022

Republic satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Republic, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Truck transportation (21.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.5%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (9.2%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.3%)
  • Food (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (22.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.3%)
  • Gasoline stations (12.2%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.2%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
  • Food (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.6%)
  • Truck transportation (18.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11.1%)
  • Motor vehicles, parts & supplies merchant wholesalers (7.4%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (7.4%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Republic, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (22.4%)
  • Registered nurses (9.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Religious workers (5.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (26.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12.2%)
  • Religious workers (8.2%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (8.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (25.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (7.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.4%)

Average climate in Republic, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Republic-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.9 miles away from the Republic city center .

On 5/9/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Republic-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 519% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 246.8 miles away from Republic center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 309.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.5 miles away from Republic center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 183.8 miles away from Republic center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 242.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 131.6 miles away from Republic center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Republic County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Republic topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Republic:

  • RIDGEVIEW HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BELLEVILLE, KS)
  • REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; BELLEVILLE, KS)
  • BELLEVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BELLEVILLE, KS)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - SUPERIOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SUPERIOR, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Republic:

  • Central Community College (about 73 miles; Grand Island, NE; Full-time enrollment: 4,159)
  • Kansas State University (about 84 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 86 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 87 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 88 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 89 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 109 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)

Library in Republic:

  • RAE HOBSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,400; Location: 401 PAWNEE AVE.; 3,218 books; 59 audio materials; 210 video materials; 30 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Republic: Republic Fire Department (A), Rae Hobson Memorial Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Republic: Republic United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Jesse Ray Ward - Marshal, Lloyd Cardwell - Football player and coach.

Republic County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.7%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.2%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Republic:

Marital status in Republic, KS
  • Never married: 14.4%
  • Now married: 76.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Republic:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Republic, KS (based on Republic County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,07713
Evangelical Protestant6637
Catholic4373
Other-1
None1,803-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Republic County:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Republic County:

6.12 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Republic County:

6.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.8%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.7%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.8%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Republic:

58.8%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Republic:

55.9%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Republic:

28.1
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Republic:

20.1%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.8%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Republic:

36.6%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

62.4%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.4%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Republic, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Local Libraries 0$0 1$100
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$2,100
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$476
Totals for Government 0$0 5$2,676

Republic government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $55,000 ($670.73)
    Regular Highways: $18,000 ($219.51)
    Water Utilities: $13,000 ($158.54)
    General - Other: $10,000 ($121.95)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($85.37)
    Libraries: $4,000 ($48.78)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $6,000 ($73.17)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $36,000 ($439.02)

Republic government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($85.37)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($85.37)
    Other: $1,000 ($12.20)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($109.76)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($48.78)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $16,000 ($195.12)
  • Tax - Property: $60,000 ($731.71)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($85.37)

Republic government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $58,000 ($707.32)

Strongest AM radio stations in Republic:

  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KRFS (1600 AM; 0 kW; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Republic:

  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KCKS (94.9 FM; CONCORDIA, KS; Owner: KNCK, INC.)
  • K202CJ (88.3 FM; DESHLER, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KREP (92.1 FM; BELLEVILLE, KS; Owner: FIRST REPUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K294AI (106.7 FM; SCANDIA, KS; Owner: COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING)
  • KRFS-FM (103.9 FM; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: CK BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Republic:

  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Republic fatal accident list:

Jun 15, 2020 08:00 AM, Us-81 S, Lat: 39.992203, Lon: -97.612942, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 35Number of bridges
  • 331ft / 101mTotal length
  • $5,838,000Total costs
  • 25,394Total average daily traffic
  • 2,440Total average daily truck traffic
  • 31,937Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Republic, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51930-1939
  • 41940-1949
  • 51950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Republic, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Leo Bochnia, 901 Main Street (Lat: 39.924111 Lon: -97.817000), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Leo Bochnia, 901 Main Street (Lat: 39.924111 Lon: -97.817000), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Leslie N Nixon, 1905 40 Road (Lat: 39.915222 Lon: -97.875472), Type: 79.2, Overall height: 79.2 m, Registrant: Global Tower, LLC, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320

  • Leslie N Nixon, 1905 40 Road (Lat: 39.915222 Lon: -97.875472), Type: 79.2, Overall height: 79.2 m, Registrant: Global Tower, LLC, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320

  • Kristen Cesana, 1905 40 Road (Lat: 39.915222 Lon: -97.875472), Type: 79.2, Structure height: 20157 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Registrant: Global Tower, LLC, Fcc-Contact@gtpsites.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-0320

  • Cayla Gamble, 901 Main Street (Lat: 39.924111 Lon: -97.817000), Type: 94.5, Structure height: 20157 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • REPUBLIC, 901 Main Street (Lat: 39.924111 Lon: -97.817000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQOH971,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 09/08/2021, Expiration Date: 10/04/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0NSI, Licensee ID: L00036674, Grant Date: 03/23/2021, Expiration Date: 05/07/2031, Certifier: Dennis J Frye, Registrant: Dennis J Frye, 1001 Elm Rd, Republic, KS 66964


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Republic, KS
  • 70.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.2%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Republic, KS
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Republic compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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