At a Glance
Violent Crime
103/100K
1,119/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Independence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Independence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Independence a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Independence reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,119/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independence has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population37
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density195/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,995
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$185,786
Housing Units24
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property1,119/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,305/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation560 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Independence was founded in 1832.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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