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Republic, Kansas

city · Republic County

At a glance

148
Population
$140,863
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$72,964
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
22.7 min
Average commute
64.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost18% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college54 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college76 mi
High school graduates95.7%
College graduates5.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Republic County Economic Development
The Republic County Economic Development Corporation provides a wide range of resources and services to all towns in Republic County, focusing on business recruiting and development, support for economic/business retention development, and rural tourism. The organization also assists the county with preparing for new businesses as well as retaining existing businesses and with community development and tourism.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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