Independence, IA

Living in Independence

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 38
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 60
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Schools 98
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Residents

6.1k Population +69 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$24k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$556 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K42%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence

United States45
Iowa35
Buchanan County7

Property Crime in Independence

United States48
Iowa43
Buchanan County14

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 9
Feb 22 1 7
Mar 34 2 4
Apr 48 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding36
Tornado16
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence, IA

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St Johns School
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Independence, IA

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Allen College
23 miles, W
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Upper Iowa University
27 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence, IA

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Virginia Gay Hospital
21 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Independence, IA

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