Republic is a city in Christian and Greene counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 18,750. In 2019, its population was 16,938, making it the second largest city in Greene County in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is also the fourth largest city in the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area.

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How Republic ranks

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#7Most new homes in MO #12Fastest growing in MO #22Best schools in MO All MO rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code65738

Area code417

Living in Republic

Housing in Republic

$270K▲ 2.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Republic home is worth about $270,000, up 2.5% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market30

Sold in May47

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Safety in Republic

Safety Grade B

Republic reports less crime per resident than 63% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Republic 1

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Republic 6.2

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Republic

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Most working residents leave Republic for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (57%), Nixa (2%) and Ozark (2%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Springfield

57%

Nixa

Ozark

Branson

11%Work in townlive and work in Republic 11 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 5,436Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Republic →

Health in Republic

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 60% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

5better than MO·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 7 close Habits all close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10%Fewer adults with diabetesMO 12.1% · better 31.4%Fewer adults with high blood pressureMO 36.5% · better 59.3%Fewer adults screened for colon cancerMO 64% · worse

Care nearby

Cox Medical CentersSpringfield · 7.6 mi · ER

Jordan Valley Community Health Center - RepublicRepublic · 4.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Republic · CMS · HRSAHealth in Republic →

Natural hazards in Republic

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌪️ Tornadoes

13Does Republic flood?paid flood claims since 1982 9Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Republic

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Republic →

Climate in Republic

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Republic has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

46° / 26°Winter

67° / 44°Spring

87° / 65°Summer

69° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Republic get?About 14 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 27, with the last in spring around Apr 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Republic →

Schools in Republic

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School Grade A

The public schools Republic’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 92% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#22Best public schoolsof 226 in MO

DistrictREPUBLIC R-IIISchools8

Price Elementary A+Elementary · Grades K–5 · 507 students Sweeny Elementary AElementary · Grades K–5 · 481 students McCulloch Elementary A-Elementary · Grades K–5 · 468 students Schofield Elementary A+Elementary · Grades K–5 · 457 students Lyon Elementary AElementary · Grades K–5 · 430 students Republic Middle A-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1,211 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.