Republic
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About Republic
Census-designated place in Michigan, United StatesRepublic is an unincorporated community in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes and no legal status as an incorporated municipality. The CDP had a population of 470 at the 2020 census, down from 570 in 2010. The community is located mostly within Republic Township with a small portion extending north into Humboldt Township. The Republic ZIP Code (49879) covers a much larger area than the CDP, including most of Republic Township and portions of Humboldt Township, plus portions of Mansfield and Crystal Falls townships in Iron County.
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Housing in Republic
The typical Republic home is worth about $175,000, up 8.7% in a year, 34% below the Michigan typical home.
Only 2 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Health in Republic
Health Grade C
Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 65% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Michigan
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
What stands out
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Natural hazards in Republic
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
Schools in Republic
All Republic schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Republic’s kids attend trail 51% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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