Republic, altitude 2450, 240º, 2008
Republic’s story
192 years in pictures
Census counts: 917 in 1850, 556 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1906 on.
- 1834Republic is settled
RepublicOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
538
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$232K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
40.3
years
Jobs based here
127
A commuter town
Is Republic a good place to live?
11% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Republic, below both Ohio’s towns (24%) and U.S. towns (29%). Republic has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Republic stand out
Where Republic beats most towns.
Small town
538 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Republic: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Republic, and how to reach them.
PowerVillage of RepublicEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterRepublic Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Republic’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Seneca County Board of ElectionsSeneca County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4486744867 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Republic.
Work & commute
Republic stands out in Ohio and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
The median commute is under 17 miles. Republic’s average trip to work is 28 minutes. The top destinations are Tiffin (18%), Bellevue (6%) and Fremont (4%).
1%work in town
| Republic | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Republic1%
Tiffin18%
Bellevue6%
Fremont4%
Clyde4%
17 mi
median commute distance
127
jobs based in Republic
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Top of a low hazard risk in Republic: inland flooding
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Republic after 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2007. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 73% of U.S. communities. Just over three fifths of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 10%.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Republic’s year
Summer afternoons peak near 84° in July, and January nights bottom out around 19°; snowfall runs to about 30 inches a winter. Summers in Republic are pleasant, and winters chilly.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring39–59°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Republic is
Two figures for adults in Republic: 19% report frequent mental distress, 18% smoke cigarettes. The share of adults in Republic who had a checkup this year: 77%.
| Republic | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 80% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Republic | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 55% | 62.9% |
Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital
10.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Republic: about $232K
The median rent for Republic comes to $850 a month. Values rose 5.3% in the 12 months to September 2026. Among households locally, 73% own their home.
$232KZillow home value
| Republic | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $850 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Republic$232K
Ohio$246K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Republic
17pages on Republic
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Republic
Heidelberg UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tiffin8 mi$33,650 tuitionTiffin UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tiffin8.8 mi$34,790 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Republic residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Republic for work
Where Republic’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
127jobs based in Republic
1%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Republic
Village in Ohio, United States
Republic is a village in Seneca County, Ohio, United States. The population was 556 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1834
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 879 ft
- ZIP code
- 44867
Questions about Republic
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Republic, OH a good place to live?
Republic has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Republic, OH known for?
2 notable people were born here, including A. William Schorger and Nancy Blanche Jenison.