Independence, MO

Living in Independence

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 10
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 25
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Airports 57
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 39
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Schools 37
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Residents

117k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$7k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$114k Median Home Value +$3.7k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$645 Median Monthly Rent +$116 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence

United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77

Property Crime in Independence

United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 34 2 4
Mar 44 3 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 74 6 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 5 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 44 2 1
Dec 32 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding63
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence, MO

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The Schoolhouse, Inc
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Independence, MO

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Rockhurst University
12 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence, MO

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Airports

Airports near Independence, MO

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