ZIP Code 99166

Republic is a city in Ferry County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,073 at the 2010 census, a 12.5% increase over the 2000 census. Republic is located near the source of the Sanpoil River in a long graben valley bordered by the Okanagan Highlands to the west and the Kettle mountain range to the east. Curlew Lake, 7 miles (11 km) long (Elev: 2,400 ft (730 m)), provides fishing and boating to summer visitors northeast of Republic. Swan Lake is small mountain lake 14 miles (23 km) to the south of Republic and also serves to be a popular lake for local residents and tourists to visit. Republic was the most important mining camp in the county and the largest with a population of around 1,500. It was the largest town in the Republic Mining District, and home to the "Hot Air Line" railway. It is located at 48°3853N 118°446W (48.648159, 118.734947). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.59 square miles (4.12 km²) Republic is surrounded by the Colville National Forest and to the South is the Colvile Indian Reservation. The first ore mill for processing low grade ore in the district was constructed in May, 1898, while highest grade ores were hauled 80 mi (130 km) east to Marcus, Washington partway by cart and then via the Spokane Falls & Northern branch line.

Geography

Republic is located at 48°3853N 118°446W (48.648159, 118.734947). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.59 square miles (4.12 km²), all of it land. Republic is located near the source of the Sanpoil River in a long graben valley bordered by the Okanagan Highlands to the west and the Kettle mountain range to the east. Curlew Lake, 7 miles (11 km) long (Elev: 2,400 ft (730 m), provides fishing and boating to summer visitors northeast of Republic. Swan Lake is small mountain lake 14 miles (23 km) to the south of Republic and also serves to be a popular lake for local residents and tourists to visit. Republic is surrounded by the Colville National Forest and to the South is the Colvile Indian Reservation. The city is located in the Canadian province of Alberta and the U.S. state of Montana. It is located on the Canadian Shield, which is one of the most seismically active areas in the world. The Canadian Shield is a series of mountain ranges that stretch from the north to the northeast. The Kettle Mountain Range is a mountain range that stretches from the west to the north. The U.N. World Heritage Site, the Canada Shield, is located just north of the city. The Canada Shield is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

History

Mining claims were first made along Eureka Creek on March 1, 1896, after the northern half of the Colville Indian Reservation was vacated on February 21. The resulting Republic Mine eventually became the highest producer of gold in the county. In July 1901 the Republic mine and mill both shut down due to milling cost, and a lack of enough profitable ore being recovered. From 1902 to 1909 ore was freighted north to British Columbia and then west to smelters on the coast for processing. Two separate rail lines granted access to the area, Great Northern Railways Spokane Falls & Northern branch line and the locally owned Republic and Kettle Valley Railway, commonly called the "Hot air line" from Grand Forks, British Columbia. The company was initially incorporated in 1901 with J. Stratton as president, with construction of the line between Republic and Danville, Washington at the United States-Canadian border being contracted out to Stratton's company. The line began operation in 1902 as the Republic andKettle Valley railway, before being bought out in 1916. The town was officially incorporated on May 22, 1900, and had a population of about 1800. During the years between 1900 and 1910, the town lost over half its population as prospectors and those who supported the mining industry moved away as the industry started to fade. The Republic mining District encompassing Republic and the surrounding areas, had no defined borders as of 1909 when the young geologist Joseph B. Umpleby visited, but included six townships with a center "a little west of the south end of Curlew Lake".

Economy

Republic has many businesses that line Clark Ave (the main street through town) including Anderson's Grocery, which was established over a hundred years ago. Ferry County Memorial Hospital is the largest employer in the county. Republic is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the center of the city. Republic has a population of around 2,000 people, with most living in the city and its surrounding rural areas. The city's economy is based on tourism, with the majority of its residents living in and around the city of Republic. The county's economy has been the subject of much controversy in recent years, with some claiming it has been too slow to recover from the Great Recession of 2007-2008. The state's unemployment rate has been in the low to mid-teens for the past few years, and is expected to remain there for the next few years as the economy continues to slow. The economy is also based on the fact that Ferry County is home to the largest number of hospitals in the state, with more than 1,000 employees. The town's population is about 2,200 people, which is the third highest in the country. The average household income is about $50,000, and the county has a poverty rate of about 8.5%. The county has an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent, the lowest of any county in the U.S., according to the state's official statistics. The population is around 1,500 people, and most of its businesses are based in the town of Republic, Ohio.

Climate

Republic experiences a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with cold winters, warm summers and fairly even precipitation year-round. There is a drying trend in summer, though there is a secondary uptick in rainfall from April through June, unlike in much of the rest of the state. The Republic experiences a dry summer, with a dry winter, and a wet spring and summer. The state experiences a wet winter, with dry summers and wet winters. The country experiences a rainy summer, and dry winters, with wet winters and wet summers. It has a dry winters and dry summers, with moist summers and moist winters. It experiences cold winters and warm summers, and has a wet summer and dry winter. It also experiences cold summers and warm winters, and cold winters with wet summers and hot summers. The climate is humid continental, with fairly even rainfall year-around. It is dry in the summer, but wet in the winter and spring. The precipitation is fairly even from April to June, though it dries in the fall. The weather is wet in summer and wet in winter, but dry in spring and autumn. The nation experiences a drier summer than most of the U.S. state of New Mexico. The temperature is generally above freezing, with an average of °C (°F) in the northern part of the country. The winters are milder in the southern states, with average temperatures of  °F (°C) to °L (°S) and °D (°B).

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,073 people, 493 households, and 263 families living in the city, a 12.5% increase over the 2000 census. The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% White, 0.1% African American, 2.7% Native American, 1.9% Asian, and 1.4% from other races. The city's median income was $25,284, and the median income for a family was $30,357. About 20.2% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was2.68. The median age in theCity was 45.3 years, with the average age for a resident of 40 years being 45.7 years. The gender makeup ofthe city was 46.1 per cent male and 53.9 per cent female. The population age distribution is spread out, with 26.0 per cent under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.4 per cent from 25 to 44, 27.9 percent from 45 to 64, and 20.7 per cent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there are 93.9 males. For each 100 females age 18 and over, there is 88.8 males. The per capita income for the city is $14,427, including 31.5 per cent of those under 18 and 17.6 of those age 65 or over.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Republic, Ferry County, Washington = 99. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 60. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Republic = 3 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 10,617 individuals with a median age of 42.2 age the population dropped by -5.97% in Republic, Ferry County, Washington population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 750.70 residents per square mile of area (289.87/km²). There are average 2.14 people per household in the 405 households with an average household income of $25,753 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 11.20% of the available work force and has dropped -5.65% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 17.50%. The number of physicians in Republic per 100,000 population = 52.6.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Republic = 16.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 50.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 92. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 175. 81 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 14.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 78, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Republic, Ferry County, Washington which are owned by the occupant = 44.65%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 38 years with median home cost = $85,040 and home appreciation of -5.48%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $9.61 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,540 per student. There are 17.5 students for each teacher in the school. 14379.09% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 7.21% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 5.49% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).