Republican City, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 137 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.4%
Males: 71  (52.0%)
Females: 66  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

56.3 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip codes: 68971.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,067 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Republican City:

$41,067
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,896 (it was $14,863 in 2000)

Republican City village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $154,406 (it was $40,700 in 2000)
Republican City:

$154,406
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $147,679; detached houses: $151,744; mobile homes: $109,928
March 2022 cost of living index in Republican City: 73.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 38.5%

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  • Races in Republican City, NE (2022)
    • 14295.9%White alone
    • 21.4%American Indian alone
    • 10.7%Two or more races

Races in Republican City detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Republican City, Nebraska as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Republican City is 170 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (60.7%), American (12.5%), Irish (3.6%), Danish (1.8%), Italian (1.8%), Scottish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2050 feet

Land area: 0.33 square miles.

Population density: 415 people per square mile   (low).

Republican City, Nebraska map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.0%
Nebraska:

4.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,415 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,725 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (142.8 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (522.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Naponee, NE (2.1 miles),
Alma, NE (2.7 miles ),
Huntley, NE (2.9 miles),
Bloomington, NE (3.1 miles),
Orleans, NE (3.6 miles ),
Franklin, NE (3.8 miles ),
Ragan, NE (3.9 miles),
Wilcox, NE (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.10 N, Longitude: 99.22 W

Area code: 308

Distribution of median household income in Republican City, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Republican City, NE in 2022
Republican City satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $82,300
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $82,300
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $82,300
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $52,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $34,000
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $107,200
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $42,500
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $32,500
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,500
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $70,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Republican City, NE residents
Average permit cost in Republican City, NE
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Most common industries in Republican City, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (15.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.5%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.0%)
  • Construction (17.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (17.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.5%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.6%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.1%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (9.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.8%)
Most common occupations in Republican City, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other financial specialists (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Other financial specialists (7.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Top executives (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Other financial specialists (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (6.8%)

Average climate in Republican City, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Republican City-area historical tornado activity is near Nebraska state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Republican City village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 tornado 25.7 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Republican City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 502% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 282.9 miles away from Republican City center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 62.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 343.1 miles away from Republican City center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 660.5 miles away from Republican City center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 251.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 213.7 miles away from Republican City center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Harlan County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Republican City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Republican City:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COLONIAL VILLA (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ALMA, NE)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - FRANKLIN (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; FRANKLIN, NE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Republican City:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 43 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 71 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 85 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 121 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 142 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 145 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 146 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Republican City: Republican Station (A), Midland Co-op Elevator (B), Republican City Fire and Rescue Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Republican City: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Dave's Cabins (12149 Road H).

Harlan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Republican City and their reported violations in the past:

REPUBLICAN CITY, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 209, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-05-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2010)
  • 11 other older health violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

61.8%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Republican City (2011 data):

  • Commercial State Bank: at 20 Circle Drive, branch established on 1903/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $61.5 mil, Deposits: $46.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Commercial State Holding Company, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Republican City:

Marital status in Republican City, NE
  • Never married: 17.2%
  • Now married: 51.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 16.8%

For population 25 years and over in Republican City:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 7.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Republican City, NE (based on Harlan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant8248
Evangelical Protestant6846
Catholic2482
None1,667-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Harlan County:

2.95 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Harlan County:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Harlan County:

17.69 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
State:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Harlan County:

26.9%
State:

28.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Republican City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Central Staff Services: $39,000 ($284.67)
    Financial Administration: $30,000 ($218.98)
    Regular Highways: $25,000 ($182.48)
    Sewerage: $20,000 ($145.99)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($145.99)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($43.80)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $130,000 ($948.91)
    Financial Administration: $100,000 ($729.93)
    Regular Highways: $50,000 ($364.96)
    Sewerage: $47,000 ($343.07)
    Water Utilities: $36,000 ($262.77)
    General Public Buildings: $20,000 ($145.99)
    Police Protection: $18,000 ($131.39)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($87.59)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($14.60)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($36.50)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($29.20)
    General Public Building: $1,000 ($7.30)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $194,000 ($1416.06)

Republican City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $78,000 ($569.34)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($14.60)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($116.79)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($36.50)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $54,000 ($394.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $27,000 ($197.08)
    Other: $3,000 ($21.90)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($14.60)
  • Tax - Property: $54,000 ($394.16)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $33,000 ($240.88)

Republican City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $59,000 ($430.66)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $59,000 ($430.66)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $59,000 ($430.66)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $59,000 ($430.66)

Republican City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $235,000 ($1715.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Republican City:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKAN (1490 AM; 1 kW; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • 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.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Republican City:

  • KLNE-FM (88.7 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KQKY (105.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KRNY (102.3 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KLIQ (94.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KROR (101.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Republican City:

  • KLNE-TV (Channel 3; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • KGIN (Channel 11; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Republican City fatal accident list:

Jan 20, 1999 06:20 AM, Berrigan Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 43.2mTotal length
  • $3,330,000Total costs
  • 4,325Total average daily traffic
  • 435Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,228Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Republican City, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 41940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Republican City, NE

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: K0KJG, Licensee ID: L01021963, Grant Date: 05/25/2005, Expiration Date: 08/23/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2017, Certifier: Benjamin C Boell, Registrant: Benjamin C Boell, 70456 Haskins Hill Rd, Republican City, NE 68971

  • Call Sign: N0BBX, Licensee ID: L00158825, Grant Date: 03/06/2014, Expiration Date: 05/24/2024, Certifier: C Rolland Waggoner, Registrant: C Rolland Waggoner, 12066 710 Rd, Republican City, NE 68971

  • Call Sign: N0GVK, Licensee ID: L00321490, Grant Date: 04/24/2014, Expiration Date: 07/20/2024, Certifier: Curt S Pikschus, Registrant: Curt S Pikschus, 70749 Lakeview Court, Republican City, NE 68971

  • Call Sign: N0SHZ, Licensee ID: L00217508, Grant Date: 04/28/1992, Expiration Date: 04/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/29/2004, Registrant: Alice E Wakeman, Rt1 Box 42d, Republican City, NE 68971

  • Call Sign: N0VMP, Licensee ID: L00602271, Grant Date: 03/12/2013, Expiration Date: 03/12/2023, Certifier: Michael L Andrews, Registrant: Michael L Andrews, 203 Center Ave, Republican City, NE 68971

  • Call Sign: W0WBE, Licensee ID: L00217501, Grant Date: 10/31/1994, Expiration Date: 10/31/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/21/2000, Registrant: Ritchie T Wakeman, 213 Truman Ave, Republican City, NE 68971


Most common first names in Republican City, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Ruth483.2 years
Albert481.8 years
Francis480.7 years
Helen490.3 years
John472.3 years
Roy479.0 years
George385.7 years
William377.7 years
Grace387.0 years
Clarence382.0 years
Most common last names in Republican City, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Schlatz685.8 years
Sprague571.0 years
Abbott488.2 years
Rebman478.7 years
Scott488.2 years
Mcfarlane378.7 years
Brandon379.4 years
Goedeken385.6 years
Hecht383.3 years
Richter386.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Republican City, NE
  • 73.8%Utility gas
  • 21.3%Electricity
  • 4.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Republican City, NE
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Republican City compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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