Independence Community School District, IA

Living in Independence CSD

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 37
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 60
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Schools 96
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Residents

9.6k Population +10 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate39%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$145k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$546 Median Monthly Rent +$114 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas61%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence CSD

United States45
Iowa35
Buchanan County7

Property Crime in Independence CSD

United States48
Iowa43
Buchanan County14

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 9
Feb 22 1 7
Mar 35 2 5
Apr 48 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 36 2 3
Dec 22 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence CSD

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado18
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence Community School District, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence Community School District, IA

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St Johns School
3 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Independence Community School District, IA

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

Hospitals near Independence Community School District, IA

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Virginia Gay Hospital
19 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Independence Community School District, IA

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