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A town of 1,016, settled in 1897. 2.4 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Washington town.
Republic’s best subject grades are an A− for walkability and an A+ for civic life; its weakest is a D for hazard risk. Republic’s average trip to work is 9 minutes, where Washington’s towns sit at 27 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 21 of Washington’s 396 towns score lower on incomes. On civic life, just 9 of Washington’s 198 towns do better. Republic has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Creaser Hotel and Jesse W. & Elizabeth Slagle House. Republic has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Republic beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Washington), ordered by how far Republic is from typical.
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Census counts: 2,050 in 1900, 992 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1893 and 4 maps from 1948 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Republic, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Republic.
42% of Republic’s working residents work right in town. 16% of residents live below the poverty line in Republic, above both Washington’s towns (7.9%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Spokane (3%), Seattle (3%) and Colville (3%).
| Republic | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 42% | 4.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Republic School District. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 152 | – |
| Republic Parent PartnerLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 199 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WA on state tests and graduation
Republic’s median rent is $843 a month. The typical Republic home is worth about $272,000, about the same as a year ago, 54% below the Washington typical home. 52% of households own their home in Republic.
| Republic | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 52% | 71% | 73% |
| Median rent | $843 a month | $1,739 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
17% of Republic adults report frequent physical distress. Republic beats the Washington average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 21. 24% of Republic adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Republic | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 17% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 9.8% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Republic | WA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 76.4% | 70.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 5.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Republic has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Republic is 83°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
1.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Republic | Washington towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.8% | 4% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Perry Wilderness Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Republic; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Republic residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Washington.
Where Republic’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 places in Republic on the National Register of Historic Places.
4 notable people were born in Republic.
City in Washington, United States
Republic is a city in Ferry County, Washington, United States. The population was 992 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Ferry County. It was the largest mining camp in the Republic Mining District, and home to the "Hot Air Line" railway.
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2.4 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Washington town.
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
4 notable people were born here, including Renié and James Fargo.
