Independence, KY

Living in Independence

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 3
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 42
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Schools 57
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Residents

28k Population +4.7k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
76% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office23%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$173k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
46% Built 2000 or Later
$776 Median Monthly Rent +$169 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas2%
Utility gas43%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence

United States45
Kentucky26
Cincinnati Metro Area27
Kenton County22

Property Crime in Independence

United States48
Kentucky41
Cincinnati Metro Area45
Kenton County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 4
Feb 35 3 5
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 35 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding57
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence, KY

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Colleges

Colleges near Independence, KY

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence, KY

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Sun Behavioral Health
6 miles, NW
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St Elizabeth Florence
6 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Independence, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
64 miles, S
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