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Republic.
About
Life in Republic
Living in Republic means settling into a fast-growing Ozarks community that's genuinely affordable without feeling isolated. With a median household income around $66,000 and median home values hovering near $212,000, your money stretches further here than in most comparable-sized cities—especially if you're coming from a larger metro area. The job market is solid with unemployment at 3.7%, though career advancement often means looking toward Springfield (about 15 minutes away), which gives you flexibility if you want suburban peace with urban access.
Republic at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Foreign-Born
2.4%
Broadband Internet
86.6%
of households
Population Growth
+20.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Republic: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Republic, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (49.6%), and 2.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.4%
of households
Married Couples
48.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Republic
In Republic, rent runs 9% above the MO average, and home values are 8% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,578
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $269,759 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Republic
Unemployment in Greene County, which includes Republic, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Republic: Greene County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Greene County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Republic Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.9 min avg
How Republic residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Republic, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF)
Small hub766k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Republic runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
104.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
625.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Republic Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Greene County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Greene County, which includes Republic, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13.9M |
| 2024 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $304,500 |
| 2023 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.1M |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2021 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $171,000 |
| 2020 | 30 | Flood | $4.0M |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.5M |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $556,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Greene County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greene County, which includes Republic, is typically good — 228 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
228
per year
Moderate Days
132
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Greene County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Republic has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.4"
Annual Snowfall
13.7"
Hot Days/Year
40
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
95
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 24°F | 2.54" |
| Feb | 50°F | 28°F | 2.40" |
| Mar | 59°F | 36°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 4.71" |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 5.56" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.47" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.85" |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 3.59" |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.31" |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.56" |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 2.61" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Republic
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Republic's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cox Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Springfield
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Springfield
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Springfield
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Republic
Republic's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Republic (within 15 miles)
Missouri State University-Springfield
9.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,313 students · in-state tuition $10,128 · 59% graduate · median earnings $52,782 (10 yrs after entry)
Ozarks Technical Community College
10.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,165 students · in-state tuition $4,372 · 30% graduate · median earnings $40,171 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,383 students · in-state tuition $38,260 · 63% graduate · median earnings $45,136 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,229 students · in-state tuition $30,174 · 66% graduate · median earnings $47,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
10.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 632 students · in-state tuition $8,054 · 40% graduate · median earnings $45,136 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 540 students · in-state tuition $14,822 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,436 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Republic
Republic has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
4 mi awayGeorge Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
51 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
58 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
82 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Republic
Republic Branch Library
921 N Lindsey Ave, Republic
Cities Near Republic
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Republic?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Republic FAQ
Is Republic, Missouri affordable?⌄
Republic's median rent is $1,123/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $65,729/year. Median home value is $211,500.
Is Republic, Missouri safe?⌄
Republic's violent crime rate was 104 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 625 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Republic, Missouri?⌄
Greene County, which includes Republic, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Republic, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Republic is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,123/month and median household income is $65,729/year. The median home value is $211,500. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Republic, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Republic is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from