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Republic County

Population in July 2008: 133. Population change since 2000: -17.4%
 

Males: 65  (49.1%)
Females: 68  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  49.8 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip code: 66964


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,979 (it was $27,679 in 2000)
Republic:  $34,979
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,534
Republic:  $24,534
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $39,455 (it was $25,500 in 2000)
Republic:  $39,455
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $50,886; Detached houses: $50,390

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Races in Republic:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Republic: 66.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (14.3%), English (12.4%), Scottish (8.7%), Swedish (5.6%), Irish (5.0%), French (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1885

Elevation: 1500 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 509 people per square mile 
 
  (low).



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For population 25 years and over in Republic

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Republic city

  • Never married: 8.3%
  • Now married: 65.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.2%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

1 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.6%
Kansas:  5.0%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Republic:  1.7% ($435)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)

Republic satellite photo by USGS

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

Republic household income distribution Republic home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -16 (-9.0%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Truck transportation (22%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%)
  • Gasoline stations (12%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Food (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (30%)
  • Truck transportation (19%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (11%)
  • Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Data processing and other information services (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (27%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Religious workers (8%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Other financial specialists (4%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (26%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)



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Republic-area historical tornado activity is above Kansas state average. It is 197% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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

On 5/9/1953, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Republic-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Kansas state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1991 at 22:07:44, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.9 miles away from Republic center
On 11/1/2002 at 11:08:56, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Republic:
  • REPUBLIC COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; BELLEVILLE, KS)
  • BRODSTONE MEMORIAL NUCKOLLS CO HOSP (about 16 miles; SUPERIOR, NE)
  • THAYER COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (about 22 miles; HEBRON, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Republic, KS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Republic:
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,730)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 86 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 88 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 92 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 108 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 118 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
Library in Republic:
  • REPUBLIC/RAE HOBSON MEM LIB (Operating income: $4,790; Location: 401 PAWNEE AVENUE; 3,359 books; 29 audio materials; 98 video materials; 13 serial subscriptions)

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Average household size:
This city:  1.9 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.5%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  9.7%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  7.5%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Republic, KS



Republic compared to Kansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage 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 above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Republic travel time to work
Republic mode of transportation to work chart


2004 Presidential Election results in Republic County Kansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (73%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
  • Wood (4%)


Religion statistics for Republic

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 68.38%
Here68.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents32.2%21.1%15.1%9.4%22.3%
Congregations30.4%17.4%13.0%13.0%26.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$665
Streets and Highways 1$3,616$43,3920$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$320
Totals for Government 1$3,616$43,3923$985



Republic government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $50,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $22,000
    All Other: $9,000
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $22,000
    Financial Administration: $19,000
    Sewerage: $17,000
    Water Utilities: $13,000
    Regular Highways: $10,000
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000
    Libraries: $5,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $28,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $50,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $50,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $23,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $30,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $14,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
    All Other: $4,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $36,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $51,000

4.88% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,970 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.88%
Kansas average:  7.39%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cloud County, KS  0.77% ($22,625 average AGI)
from Washington County, KS  0.48% ($21,200)


6.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,832 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.24%
Kansas average:  7.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cloud County, KS  0.86% ($31,611 average AGI)


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; 11 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; 1 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)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: N0NSI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00036674
    Grant Date: 02/08/2001, Expiration Date: 05/07/2011
    Registrant: Dennis J Frye, Rr 1 Box 245, Republic, KS 66964



Republic on our top lists:
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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