Independence, OR

Living in Independence

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 47
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Commute 52
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 46
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Schools 16
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Residents

9.8k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate24%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office18%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked4%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$205k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
40% Built 2000 or Later
$892 Median Monthly Rent +$217 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity60%
LP gas3%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence

United States45
Oregon34
Salem Metro Area30
Polk County34

Property Crime in Independence

United States48
Oregon58
Salem Metro Area68
Polk County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 11 5
Feb 41 8 7
Mar 44 8 5
Apr 47 6 4
May 53 3 1
Jun 58 2 0
Jul 64 1 0
Aug 65 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 51 5 0
Nov 43 11 3
Dec 38 13 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding22
Tornado2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence, OR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence, OR

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Colleges

Colleges near Independence, OR

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Willamette University
10 miles, NE
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Corban University
12 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence, OR

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West Valley Hospital
7 miles, NW
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Salem Hospital
10 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Independence, OR

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Mahlon Sweet Field
51 miles, S
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Roberts Field
109 miles, E
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