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Independence, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,469
Population
1,131/sq mi density
$49,164
Median Income
$29,603 per capita
$78,500
Home Value
$112,442 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
989
Violent Crime/100K
4,696 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,164 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,500 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
989 violent crimes/100K (160% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Independence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 800 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2329°N, 95.7136°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Montgomery County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in |
Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.4").