Independence Township, KS

Living in Independence Township

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 28
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 32
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Schools 54
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Residents

2.9k Population +337 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age -11 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
79% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American4%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income -$3.5k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office17%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$135k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$588 Median Monthly Rent +$169 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
LP gas7%
Utility gas58%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence Township

United States45
Kansas56
Montgomery County39

Property Crime in Independence Township

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 38 2 2
Mar 47 3 2
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 7 0
Jun 75 6 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 80 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 Township

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding55
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence Township, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence Township, KS

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Zion Lutheran School
4 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Independence Township, KS

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Southwestern College
67 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence Township, KS

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Wilson Medical Center
16 miles, N
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Labette Health
28 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Independence Township, KS

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