Independence City, KS

Living in Independence City

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 45
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 32
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Schools 41
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Residents

8.7k Population -807 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$3.3k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$81k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$513 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence City

United States45
Kansas56
Montgomery County39

Property Crime in Independence City

United States48
Kansas58
Montgomery County60

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 2 3
Feb 37 2 2
Mar 47 3 2
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 7 0
Jun 75 6 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 3 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 35 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence City

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding52
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence City, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence City, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Independence City, KS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence City, KS

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Wilson Medical Center
12 miles, N
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Labette Health
25 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Independence City, KS

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