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Independence, MO
Missouri
Independence is a large city in Missouri with a population of 121,944. Residents earn $59,480 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Data updated April 2026
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
121,944
Population
1,564/sq mi density
$59,480
Median Income
$31,683 per capita
$166,400
Home Value
$203,383 Zillow
$1,061
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
264 sunny days/yr
589
Violent Crime/100K
4,655 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,480 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, $1,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
589 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$59,480
21% lower than US avg
Home Value
$166,400
41% lower than US avg
Violent Crime
589/100K
55% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,061
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment
3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.5%
7% lower than US avg
How Independence Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population121,944
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,564/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 72%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+Median Income$59,480
Per Capita$31,683
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.5%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+Home Value$166,400
Rent$1,061
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$203,383
Housing Units55,913
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
FViolent589/100K
Property4,655/100K
Murder5.1/100K
Assault387/100K
Burglary478/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Uninsured12.0%
Smoking18.9%
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Education
C+Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.4%
EV Stations12
Is Independence a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Independence receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Independence offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Independence is $59,480, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Independence is $166,400, 41% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
The violent crime rate of 589 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,655 per 100,000, 137% above the national average.
Education
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Independence experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Independence has a population of 121,944 with a density of 1,564 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (72.2%), with 2% Hispanic, 10.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.5% of residents, while 6.5% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 15.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.9% have health insurance coverage.
Population
121,944
Total Population
1,564
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Independence vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Independence vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Independence is $59,480, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,683 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 10.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Independence vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $59,480 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,683 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
| Cost of Living | 90.80 (100=avg) |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
Walkability
The median home value in Independence is $166,400, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $203,383, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,061 (9% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. 61.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 55,913 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1967. 29.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $166,400 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $203,383 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $132 |
| Homes Sold | 104 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.6% |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,061 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,313 |
| Rent Burden | 29.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.0% |
| Housing Units | 55,913 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
Property Tax
In Independence, 37.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.0% of residents. 33.2% have high blood pressure. 18.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.5% report binge drinking. 32.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.2% experience frequent mental distress. 12.0% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).
Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-08-06)
PM2.5
4.1
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
4.3
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
8.4
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
57.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
1.4
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
161.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide
Health Metrics: Independence vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.6% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Short Sleep | 35.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 86.9% |
| Uninsured | 12.0% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Dental Visits | 57.8% |
Food & Exercise
Independence has a violent crime rate of 589 per 100,000 residents, 55% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 386.6 per 100,000, robbery at 90.7, rape at 106.9. The murder rate is 5.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,655 per 100,000, 137% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,316, burglary at 478, vehicle theft at 861 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Independence receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Independence vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 589.2/100K |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Murder | 5.1/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rape | 106.9/100K |
| Robbery | 90.7/100K |
| Assault | 386.6/100K |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 4,654.9/100K |
| 137% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 478.1/100K |
| Theft | 3,315.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 861.2/100K |
| Arson | 16.3/100K |
Traffic Safety
| Traffic Accidents | 2,024 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.4 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Independence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0911°N, 94.4155°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in |
Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.2").
20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 88.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 12 EV charging stations. 81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 54.2 points
Safety & Disasters
| Traffic Accidents | 2,024 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.4 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 6.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.51 |
C+
Education Grade (2.7/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,564/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
Services
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 18 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
Average costs for common services in Independence. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $227 ($136-$363) |
| Specialist Visit | $318 ($182-$499) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $182 ($91-$318) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $1,998 ($726-$4,540) |
| Dental Cleaning | $118 ($68-$182) |
| Dental Filling | $227 ($136-$363) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $41 ($23-$68) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $68 ($45-$109) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $272 ($136-$454) |
| Tire Rotation | $36 ($18-$68) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $545 ($363-$908) |
| Battery Replacement | $182 ($91-$318) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $91 ($54-$136) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $82 ($45-$127) |
| HVAC Repair | $363 ($136-$726) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,356 ($3,632-$10,896) |
| Roof Repair | $908 ($363-$1,816) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,172 ($4,994-$13,620) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,362 ($454-$3,178) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $13,620 ($4,540-$27,240) |
| DUI Defense | $4,540 ($1,816-$9,080) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,362 ($726-$2,724) |
| Will Preparation | $454 ($182-$908) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,270 ($908-$4,540) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $23 ($14-$41) |
| Women's Haircut | $50 ($27-$91) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $136 ($68-$227) |
| Manicure | $23 ($14-$41) |
| Pedicure | $36 ($23-$59) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $73 ($45-$118) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.72 ($2.72-$4.99) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.18 ($2.27-$4.54) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.45 ($2.27-$4.99) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.09 ($2.72-$5.90) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $4.99 ($3.63-$6.81) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.91 ($0.54-$1.63) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $127 ($73-$227) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $64 ($27-$136) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $64 ($36-$109) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $64 ($36-$91) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $59 ($27-$91) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $77 ($45-$136) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $182 ($68-$454) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,816 ($1,090-$3,178) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $64 ($27-$118) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.26-$23) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $91 ($27-$227) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $27 ($14-$68) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,090 ($545-$2,270) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $908 ($454-$1,816) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $363 ($182-$636) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $45 ($23-$91) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $908 ($363-$2,270) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $11,350 ($4,540-$27,240) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $54 ($27-$91) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $91 ($45-$182) |
| Dog Grooming | $54 ($27-$91) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $36 ($18-$68) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $272 ($136-$454) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $182 ($91-$363) |
Colleges & Universities in Independence
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | Private For-Profit · Certificate | 185 | - | - | - |
Hospitals in Independence
| Hospital | Type | CMS Rating | Emergency | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes | (816) 698-7000 |
Schools in Independence
37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMAN HIGH | High | 1,662 | 90 | 18.5:1 |
| FORT OSAGE HIGH | High | 1,557 | 84 | 18.5:1 |
| WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH | High | 1,406 | 83 | 16.9:1 |
| CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE | Middle | 875 | 54 | 16.2:1 |
| PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE | Middle | 806 | 47 | 17.1:1 |
| OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE | Middle | 793 | 50 | 15.9:1 |
| BINGHAM MIDDLE | Middle | 774 | 48 | 16.1:1 |
| BRIDGER MIDDLE | Middle | 770 | 46 | 16.7:1 |
| FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE | Middle | 691 | 49 | 14.1:1 |
| SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM. | Elementary | 543 | 31 | 17.5:1 |
| GLENDALE ELEM. | Elementary | 458 | 28 | 16.4:1 |
| KORTE ELEM. | Elementary | 447 | 25 | 17.9:1 |
| WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM. | Elementary | 430 | 22 | 19.5:1 |
| WILLIAM YATES ELEM. | Elementary | 414 | 31 | 13.4:1 |
| OTT ELEM. | Elementary | 398 | 25 | 15.9:1 |
| THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. | Elementary | 397 | 26 | 15.3:1 |
| SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM. | Elementary | 386 | 23 | 16.8:1 |
| CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY | Elementary | 375 | 29 | 12.9:1 |
| BLACKBURN ELEM. | Elementary | 372 | 28 | 13.3:1 |
| INDIAN TRAILS ELEM. | Elementary | 355 | 25 | 14.2:1 |
| JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. | Elementary | 354 | 23 | 15.4:1 |
| BLUE HILLS ELEM. | Elementary | 352 | 23 | 15.3:1 |
| BUCKNER ELEM. | Elementary | 334 | 27 | 12.4:1 |
| ELM GROVE ELEM. | Elementary | 325 | 27 | 12.0:1 |
| CLER-MONT ELEM. | Elementary | 318 | 24 | 13.3:1 |
| THREE TRAILS ELEM. | Elementary | 317 | 21 | 15.1:1 |
| FAIRMOUNT ELEM. | Elementary | 312 | 19 | 16.4:1 |
| LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY | Elementary | 295 | 22 | 13.4:1 |
| MILL CREEK ELEM. | Elementary | 290 | 16 | 18.1:1 |
| RANDALL ELEM. | Elementary | 260 | 21 | 12.4:1 |
| SPRING BRANCH ELEM. | Elementary | 250 | 22 | 11.4:1 |
| BRYANT ELEM. | Elementary | 235 | 14 | 16.8:1 |
| HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION | - | 220 | 12 | 18.3:1 |
| PROCTER ELEM. | Elementary | 208 | 14 | 14.9:1 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. | - | 121 | 12 | 10.1:1 |
| SUNSHINE CENTER | - | 107 | - | - |
| DAY TREATMENT | Other | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Independence
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiostorm - Oldies 104 | 1950s, 1960s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| The X (Pittsburgh) | - | AAC | |
| Classic Country (Star 104 / Radiostorm) | classic country, contemporary country | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 103.1 Jack FM | adult hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| RNB 106.9 (KPRS-HD2) | rnb, r&b | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radiostorm - Comedy 104 | canada’s best comedy and talk, comedy | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Hot 103 Jamz | urban contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Eternity Ready Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radiostorm - At Work 104 | 1970s, 70 80 hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 80s Channel (Star 104 / Radiostorm | #80s, 1980s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Classic R&B (Star 104 / Radiostorm) | classic rock oldies soul, oldies 50's/60's | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 102.5 Jack FM | - | MP3 80 kbps | |
| the x | alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KOJH FM (Kansas City, Missouri) | jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 107.1 the X | christian pop, hip-hop and alternative music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| 104 Christmas Hits (Radiostorm) | christmas, christmas music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| 94.9 KCMO | classic hits | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Independence
1 campgrounds found near Independence.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Lake Visitor Center | - | 1 | $45 |
National Parks Near Independence
8 national parks and monuments found near Independence.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Big Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Harry S Truman National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Harry S Truman State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hillsdale State Park | State Park | Free |
| Knob Noster State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lewis And Clark State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wallace State Park | State Park | Free |
| Weston Bend State Park | State Park | Free |
Museums in Independence
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENLEASE ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | $78,528,054 | ||
| THORNHILL GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 8165012443 | $42,091,176 | |
| KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE | ART MUSEUM | 16 EAST 43RD STREET | 8168023571 | $32,465,983 |
| KEMPER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND DESIGN | ART MUSEUM | 8167535784 | $32,465,983 | |
| KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS | GENERAL MUSEUM | 1601 BROADWAY BLVD | 8169947200 | $15,731,407 |
| UNION STATION KANSAS CITY | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8164602020 | $8,262,987 | |
| LIBERTY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8168888100 | $4,391,206 | |
| MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8164211388 | $3,674,892 | |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES FOUNDATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 1111 MAIN STREET SUITE 1000 | 8168786222 | $2,639,246 |
| NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8162211920 | $2,122,808 | |
| WILLIAM ROCKHILL NELSON TRUST | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8167511278 | $1,758,231 | |
| AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8164748463 | $1,619,889 | |
| MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATION | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 9133383800 | $790,059 | |
| JOHN WORNALL HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8164441858 | $457,200 | |
| WORNALL HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6115 WORNALL ROAD | 8164441858 | $457,200 |
| KANSAS CITY JEWISH MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9133172600 | $293,806 | |
| IRISH MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 30 W PERSHING ROAD; STE 700 | 8164743848 | $249,319 |
| JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 112 W LEXINGTON AVE | 8162527454 | $198,244 |
| TWA MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8162341011 | $159,241 | |
| HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LIBERTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8167813575 | $109,199 | |
| BINGHAM-WAGGONER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 313 W PACIFIC AVE | 8164613491 | $101,687 |
| NATIVE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF GREATER KANSAS CITY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8169269397 | $91,310 | |
| BLACK ARCHIVES OF MID-AMERICA | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2033846378 | $84,995 | |
| PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8168339777 | $83,707 | |
| OLD ST MARYS HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORPORATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $80,058 | ||
| STRAWBERRY HILL ETHNIC CULTURAL SOCIETY | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9133713264 | $79,512 | |
| WATER GARDEN SOCIETY OF GREATER KANSAS CITY | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | $48,307 | ||
| VICTORIAN SOCIETY OF THE VAILE MANSION DEWITT MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 1500 NORTH LIBERTY | 8163257111 | $46,390 |
| WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $31,627 | ||
| KANSAS CITY ATHENAEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8165613525 | $28,720 | |
| SUGAR CREEK | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8162543742 | $20,042 | |
| RAYTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9705 E 63RD ST | 8163535033 | $15,001 |
| MONNETT BATTLE OF WESTPORT FUND | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6601 SWOPE PKWY | 9133452000 | $12,665 |
| INSTITUTE OF BLACK INVENTION & TECHNOLOGY | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | $9,533 | ||
| 1859 JAIL MARSHAL'S HOME & MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8162521892 | ||
| ADVERTISING ICON MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8169605254 | ||
| ALEXANDERS MAJ HIST FOUN | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8163335556 | ||
| AMERICAN BARBECUE HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 4725 NORTH GREEN HILLS ROAD | 8165874775 | |
| AMERICAN ROYAL MUSEUM & VISITORS CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| ARABIA STEAMBOAT MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8164714030 | ||
| ARVIN GOTTLIEB PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 30 WEST PERSHING ROAD SUITE 400 | ||
| ATHENAGORAS SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8164449031 | ||
| BLUE SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 101 SW 15 ST | 8167974870 | |
| BRUCE R. WATKINS CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER AND STATE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8167844444 | ||
| CADET AIR CORPS MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8162853888 | ||
| CARA AND CABEZAS CONTEMPORARY | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8163326239 | ||
| CARTER ART CENTER | ART MUSEUM | 8166044278 | ||
| CAVE SPRING INTERPRETIVE CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8165479679 | ||
| CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE KOREAN WAR | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8168330524 | ||
| CLAY COUNTY ARCHIVES AND HISTORICAL LIBRARY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8167813611 | ||
| CLAY COUNTY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8167921849 | ||
| CLAY COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CLENDENING HISTORY OF MEDICINE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 9135887243 | ||
| CLENDENING HISTORY OF MEDICINE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 9135887243 | ||
| COUNTY OF CLAY HISTORIC SITES JESSE JAMES BANK MUSEUM HISTORIC S | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8167368510 | ||
| EARLY SITES RESEARCH SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| ESTELLE AND MORTON SOSLAND COLLECTION | ART MUSEUM | 8167561000 | ||
| EUPHRATES GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 2807 E 24TH ST | 8164835718 | |
| FRANK JAMES BANK MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| GRAIN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 506 N MAIN ST | 8164432616 | |
| GRANDVIEW DEPOT MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8167610414 | ||
| GRANDVIEW HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8167616271 | ||
| HARRY S. TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| HILL CUMORAH EXPEDITION TEAM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8166503904 | ||
| HISTORIC GARMENT CENTER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 801 BROADWAY ST | ||
| HISTORIC GARMENT DIST MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 801 BROADWAY STREET | 8164742112 | |
| HISTORIC LIBERTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8167813575 | ||
| HISTORIC PATTONSBURG | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8163479914 | ||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NEW SANTA FE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8169425033 | ||
| INSTITUTE FOR HISTORIC AND EDUCATIONAL ARTS | ART MUSEUM | |||
| INTERNATIONAL JAZZ HALL OF FAME | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8165233501 | ||
| KANSAS CITY B. R. WATKINS CULT | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8167844444 | ||
| KANSAS CITY CENTER FOR THE CHILDRENS BOOK | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| KANSAS CITY FIRE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8164740200 | ||
| KANSAS CITY MASONIC TEMPLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| KANSAS CITY MINORITY ARTIST ASSOCIATION KCMAA | ART MUSEUM | |||
| KANSAS CITY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8165130720 | ||
| KANSAS CITY POLICE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8162345073 | ||
| KANSAS CITY ZOO | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 6800 ZOO DRIVE | 8165951234 | |
| KOREA WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE OF JOHNSON COUNTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| LEES SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8163639718 | ||
| LEILA'S HAIR MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8168332955 | ||
| LONE JACK BATTLEFIELD MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8166978833 | ||
| LONE JACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 301 S BYNUM RD | 8166978833 | |
| MARTHA LAFITE THOPSN NATURE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8167818598 | ||
| MISSOURI BAPTIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 500 COLLEGE HILL | 8167817700 | |
| MISSOURI SOCIETY FOR HISTOLOGY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8165231057 | ||
| MONEY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8168812683 | ||
| MONKEY ISLAND RESCUE AND ZOOLOGICAL SANCTUARY | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | |||
| MVPA HISTORICAL ARCHIVES | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| NATIONAL ARCHIVES AT LEE'S SUMMIT | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8163257575 | ||
| NATIONAL TOY AND MINIATURE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8162358000 | ||
| NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8162219245 | ||
| PENNYTOWN HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| PRESERVATION RENAISSANCE OF INDEPENDENCE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| QUINDARO MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3432 N 29 ST | 9132448497 | |
| RA LONG HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8167794100 | ||
| REAL WEST UNTOLD STORY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| SACRED STRUCTURES | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8165613717 | ||
| SANTAYANA INSTITUTE | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 529 E 1700TH RD | ||
| SAVE A CONNIE: AIRLINE HISTORY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8164213401 | ||
| SCIENCE CITY AT UNION STATION | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 8164602020 | ||
| SEA LIFE AQUARIUM - KANSAS CITY | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 2475 GRAND BLVD | 8164714386 | |
| SHAWNEE MISSION INDIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5343 BUENA VISTA | 7852728681 | |
| SHOAL CREEK LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8167922655 | ||
| TOY AND MINIATURE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8163339328 | ||
| TURKEY CREEK DIVISION OF THE MID-CONTINENT REGION OF THE NMR | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY GALLERY OF ART | ART MUSEUM | 8162351501 | ||
| URICH COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4601 COLLEGE BLVD STE 200 | ||
| VAILE MANSION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8163257430 |
Libraries in Independence
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSOLIDATED LIBRARY DISTRICT NO. 3 | 15616 E US HIGHWAY 24 | 0.0 | 4,292,554 | |||
| KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 913 BALTIMORE AVE | 0.0 | 2,292,557 | |||
| KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PUBLIC LIBRARY | 625 MINNESOTA AVENUE | 0.0 | 762,152 | |||
| NORTH KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2251 HOWELL ST | 0.0 | 188,728 |
Farmers Markets in Independence
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barham Cattle Company & Family Farm | 16600 NE 128th Street | Visit | |||
| Blue Springs Farmers Market | 11th St & Main St | May to October | Sat:7:00 AM - 12:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Briarcliff Village Farmers Market | 4175 Mulberry Drive | 05/01/2014 to 09/25/2014 | Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Brookside Farmers' Market | 63rd Street and Wornall Road | 04/16/2016 to 10/29/2016 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| City Market - Kansas City - Winter Market | 20 East 5th Street | 11/01/2015 to 02/29/2016 | Sat: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sun: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit | |
| City Market Kansas City- Year-round | 20 E 5th Street | Sat: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Yes | Visit | |
| Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market | 113 SE Douglas Street | 04/05/2014 to 11/29/2014 | Wed: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Gladstone Farmers' Market | 602 NE 70th Street | 05/01/2018 to 10/31/2018 | Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Grand Court Farmers' Market | 107th Street and Wornall Road | 04/06/2013 to 09/28/2013 | Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Grandview Farmers' Market | 8th and Goode Streets | Sat: 7:30 AM-12:30 PM; | Visit | ||
| Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers' Market | 111 N. Water St. | 05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016 | Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Ilus Davis Park Farmers' Market | Ilus Davis Park, 11th and Oak | ||||
| INDEPENDENCE UPTOWN MARKET | 211 W. Truman Rd. | 05/05/2018 to 10/27/2018 | Sun: 6:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Ivanhoe Farmers' Market | 3700 Woodland | 06/19/2015 to 09/25/2015 | Fri: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| KC Organics and Natural Market | 1/4 mile East of Holmes Road on Red Bridge Road | 05/02/2015 to 10/17/2015 | Sat: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| KCK Farmers Market - TUESDAY at Catholic Charities | 2220 Central Ave. | 06/06/2017 to 10/24/2017 | Tue: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| KCK Farmers Market - WEDNESDAY on Strawberry Hill | 6th & Tauromee | 06/07/2017 to 10/25/2017 | Wed: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Liberty Wednesday Farmers' Market | 1332 W. Kansas Street | 05/03/2017 to 10/25/2017 | Wed: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; | ||
| Loud House Farm | 4300 East 113th Street | 01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014 | Visit | ||
| Martin City Farm and Outdoor Market | Homes Road and 135th Street | 05/04/2013 to 09/28/2013 | Sat: 8:00 AM-; | Visit | |
| Mission Farm and Flower Market | 5635 Johnson Drive | 06/07/2018 to 09/27/2018 | Thu: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM; | Visit | |
| North Kansas City Farmers Market | Armour Rd and Howell St in North Kansas City MO | 05/01/2015 to 10/30/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Northeast Farmers' Market | 3001 Independence Ave | 05/19/2016 to 09/29/2016 | Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Oak Grove Neighborhood Market | 433 Haskell Avenue | 07/01/2013 to 09/30/2013 | Sun: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM; | ||
| Raytown Farmers' Market | 6210 Raytown Road | 05/02/2015 to 10/31/2015 | Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Troostwood Youth Garden Market | 5142 Paseo in Kansas City MO | May 21, 2011 to October | Fri:5:00 pm - 8:00 pm;Sat:8:00 am - 2:00 pm; | ||
| Urbavore Urban Farm and Market | 5500 Bennington Avenue | Visit | |||
| Waldo Farmer's Market | 303 West 79th Street | 05/04/2016 to 09/28/2016 | Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Zona Rosa Farmers' Market | Off of I-29 and Barry Road | 06/01/2015 to 09/30/2015 | Tue: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM; |
Hotels in Independence
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Days Inn
Higher Ground Hotel
Red Lion Inn & Suites
Serendipity Bed & Breakfast
The Inn at Ophelia’s
Truman Inn
Woodstock Inn Bed & Breakfast
Restaurants in Independence
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ain't Yo Momma Kitchen
China Town Buffet
Courthouse Exchange
Cracker Barrel
Denny's
Denny's
El Maguey
El Pico
Flying Horse Flatbreads
Hawaiian Brothers Island Grill
Lutfi's Fried Fish
Minsky's Pizza
Ophelia's Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Square Pizza
Up Dog
Cafes in Independence
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafe Verona
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Main Street Coffee House
Pleasant Street Coffee
Scooter's Coffee
Cinemas in Independence
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
B&B Theatres Twin Drive-In
Pharoah Cinema 4
Theatres in Independence
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Outdoor Classroom
Clinics in Independence
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Independence School District Wellness Center
Dentists in Independence
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Celebrate Dental & Braces - Independence
Dental Depot
DentalCare Independence
Meiner's Dentistry
Veterinaries in Independence
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Arrowhead Veterinary Services
Hidden Valley Animal Hospital
Independence Animal Hospital
Train Stations in Independence
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Independence
Bus Stations in Independence
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Independence Transit Center
Gas Stations in Independence
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
7-Eleven
BP
Casey's General Store
Casey's General Store
Hy-Vee Gas
Phillips 66
Phillips 66
Phillips 66
QuikTrip
QuikTrip
QuikTrip
QuikTrip
QuikTrip
QuikTrip
QuikTrip
Shell
Sinclair
Sunoco
Banks in Independence
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bank Midwest
Bank of America
Bank of America
Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Company
Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank
CommunityAmerica Credit Union - Noland Road Branch
Hawthorn Bank
North American Savings Bank (NASB)
UMB Bank
US Bank
Gyms in Independence
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Jazzercise
Planet Fitness
Studio on Main Pilates & Yoga
Golf Courses in Independence
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Drumm Farm Golf Club
Winterstone Golf Course
Breweries in Independence
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Street Brewery | American Restaurant, Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Bars Clubs, Bars Pubs, Brewe | 520 W 75th St | 8165234677 | Visit |
| Amerisports Brew Pub | Brewery | 3200 Ameristar Dr | 8164147000, 8666673386 | Visit |
| Bickering Tree Lounge | Restaurants, Bars and Clubs, Brewery, Raytown, MO, Restaurants & Bars, Bars / Taverns, Raytown Bars | 10012 E 63rd St | 8163563009 | |
| Big Rip Brewing Company | Brewery, Bar, Brewery, Bar, and Beer Garden, Beer Garden | 216 E 9th Ave | 8168660747 | Visit |
| Border Brewing Company | Brewery Crossroads, Brewery | 406 E 18th St | 8883205199 | Visit |
| Boulevard Brewing Co | Brewers, Non-Alcoholic Beer Manufacturers | 2501 Southwest Blvd | 8164747095 | |
| Brock's | Restaurants, Kansas City Restaurants, Hawthorne - Picture Hills, Bars and Clubs, Appetizers, Brewery | 6541 N Cosby Ave | 8167410410 | |
| Caravan Ingredients | Beverage Manufacturers, Wholesale Bakers Equipment, Chemical Manufacturers, Breweries, Other Chemica | 13840 Botts Rd | 8167633312 | |
| Chouteau Inn | Bars & Pubs, Adult Entertainment, Bars and Clubs, Restaurants, Adult Entertainers, Nightclubs, Hotel | 3815 N Chouteau Trfy | 8164536297 | Visit |
| Cinder Block Brewery | Breweries, Food & Drink | 110 E 18th Ave | 8162986555 | |
| Double Shift Brewing Co, Double Shift Brewing Company | shop, Brewers, bicycles & sporting goods, Brewery, retail | 412 E 18th St | 8162212045, 8164925654 | Visit |
| E C Kraus Hm Wine-beer Making | Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Food Processing Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & S | 733 S Northern Blvd | ||
| Eddie's Lounge | cocktail lounge restaurants, bar & grill restaurants, Cocktail Lounges, Bars, cocktail lounges, Rest | 3512 S W Market St | 8165374148 | |
| Icee Co | Wholesale Beverage Dispensing Equipment, Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries, Wholesale Foods | 13665 E # I 42nd Saint Ter | 8163737275 | |
| J A Brew Llc | Brewers | 4008 W 150th St | ||
| Kansas City Bier Company | Brewery and Beer Garden, Brewery and Beer Garden Waldo | 310 W 79th St | 8162148691 | Visit |
| Martin City Brewing Company | Brewery | 500 E 135th St | 8162682222 | Visit |
| Mccoy's Public House | Brewery, Beer Garden, Bar | 4057 Pennsylvania Ave | ||
| Mickey's Irish Pub | Kansas City Restaurants, Burgers / Irish / Sandwiches, Kansas City, MO, Beverages, Malt Beverages, | 420 N W Englewood Rd | 8164556868 | |
| Pete's Place | Bars and Clubs, Breweries and Wineries | 12044 E Blue Ridge Blvd | 8169650035 | |
| Rock & Run Brewery | American Restaurant, Brewers, Brewery | 110 E Kansas St | 8164154337, 8164152337 | Visit |
| Ryan's Brewery and Kingdom | brewery | 3932 Clark Ave | ||
| Stockyards Brewing Co. | Brewery, Brewery West Bottoms | 1600 Genessee St | Visit | |
| Summer Beer Festival | Brewery Old Westport | Westport | ||
| Swagger | brewery, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, bar, Lounges | 8431 Wornall Rd | 8163614388, 816-361-4388 | |
| The Q Brew | Restaurants, Breweries and Wineries, Brewery | 1744 Quindaro Blvd | 8169068777 | |
| The Well | Bar, Pub, and Beer Garden, Pub, Brewery Waldo, Bar, Pub, and Beer Garden Waldo, Bar, Beer Garden | 7421 N Broadway St | 8163611700, (816) 361-1700 | Visit |
| Torn Label Brewing Co | Brewers | 1708 Campbell St | 9136348001 | |
| Tri-lateral Sales | Beverage Manufacturers, Wholesale Packaging Materials, Mechanical Packing Materials, Packing & Crati | 3801 N Kimball Dr | 8164527491 |
Stadiums & Teams in Independence
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | MLB | AL Central |
| Kansas City Cheifs | NFL | AFC West |
Nursing Homes in Independence
8 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYWOOD TERRACE LIVING CENTER 10300 EAST TRUMAN RD |
For profit - Individual | 89 | 43 | 4/5 | - | 4/5 | 5/5 | 8168361250 |
| MONTEREY PARK REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER 4600 LITTLE BLUE PARKWAY |
For profit - Corporation | 122 | 91 | 3/5 | - | 3/5 | 4/5 | 8167957888 |
| ROSEWOOD HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER 1415 WEST WHITE OAK |
For profit - Corporation | 300 | 288 | 2/5 | - | 4/5 | 2/5 | 8162543500 |
| VILLAGES OF JACKSON CREEK, THE 3980 SOUTH JACKSON DRIVE |
For profit - Corporation | 120 | 105 | 2/5 | - | 3/5 | 4/5 | 8167951433 |
| CARMEL HILLS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER 810 EAST WALNUT |
For profit - Corporation | 194 | 175 | 1/5 | - | 2/5 | 1/5 | 8164619600 |
| INDEPENDENCE MANOR CARE CENTER 1600 SOUTH KINGSHIGHWAY |
For profit - Corporation | 99 | 82 | 1/5 | - | 3/5 | 4/5 | 8168334777 |
| REHABILITATION CENTER OF INDEPENDENCE, THE 1800 S SWOPE DRIVE |
For profit - Corporation | 130 | 106 | 1/5 | - | 3/5 | 3/5 | 8162572566 |
| TRUMAN GARDENS 17451 EAST MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY |
For profit - Corporation | 118 | 77 | 1/5 | - | 3/5 | 1/5 | 8163737795 |
Pharmacies in Independence
26 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 50 PLUS PHARMACY | 211 WEST LEXINGTON AVENUE | 816-461-6546 |
| AUBURN PHARMACY | 16611 EAST 23RD STREET | 816-833-8629 |
| AUBURN PHARMACY | 4201 SOUTH NOLAND ROAD | 816-478-3088 |
| COSTCO | 19040 EAST VALLEY VIEW PARKWAY | 816-200-2002 |
| CVS - 5652 | 1545 EAST 23RD STREET | 816-252-4267 |
| CVS - 5691 | 11115 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 24 | 816-833-2493 |
| CVS - 8430 | 3825 SOUTH NOLAND ROAD | 816-254-6002 |
| CVS - 8564 | 17403 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 24 | 816-796-8769 |
| GENOA HEALTHCARE | 10901 EAST WINNER ROAD | 816-833-7325 |
| HY-VEE | 1525 EAST 23RD STREET SOUTH | 816-836-9918 |
| HY-VEE | 4545 SOUTH NOLAND ROAD | 816-478-1968 |
| KMART | 16200 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 24 | 816-257-1700 |
| KMART | 4023 SOUTH NOLAND ROAD | 816-254-1366 |
| LOWE DRUG AT CENTERPOINT | 19950 EAST 39TH STREET SOUTH | 816-795-0086 |
| MATT'S MEDICINE STORE | 11200 1/2 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 24 | 816-833-3636 |
| SAM'S CLUB - 8293 | 4100 BOLGER ROAD | 816-350-2931 |
| STADIUM PHARMACY | 4811 SOUTH ARROWHEAD DRIVE | 816-356-4600 |
| STERLING PHARMACY | 19321 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 40 | 816-795-6034 |
| SUN FRESH PHARMACY | 2301 SOUTH STERLING AVENUE | 816-461-1287 |
| TARGET | 17810 EAST 39TH STREET SOUTH | 816-478-3645 |
| WAL-MART - 1014 | 4000 SOUTH BOLGER ROAD | 816-478-3975 |
| WALGREENS - 4224 | 1536 EAST 23RD STREET SOUTH | 816-252-0752 |
| WALGREENS - 4236 | 2261 SOUTH STERLING AVENUE | 816-833-5840 |
| WALGREENS - 5247 | 3915 SOUTH NOLAND ROAD | 816-254-8748 |
| WALGREENS - 5873 | 17811 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 24 | 816-257-5202 |
| WATT DRUG COMPANY | 11724 EAST 23RD STREET SOUTH | 816-461-8844 |
EV Charging Stations in Independence
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center - Tesla Supercharger | 18011 E Bass Pro Drive | Tesla | 6 | TESLA | public | |
| Target T1201 - Independence, MO | 17810 E 39th St | Electrify America | 4 | CHADEMO J1772COMBO | public | |
| Candlewood Suites Kansas City - Independence - Tesla Destination | 4545 S Trace Park Ct | Tesla Destination | 2 | TESLA | public | |
| CITY OF INDEP 1 CENTERPOINT 2 | 19600 East 39th St S | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| CITY OF INDEP 1 CENTRAL UTILI A | 17203 East 23rd St S Central Utility Bldg | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| CITY OF INDEP 1 INDEP AND IPL | 213-291 N. Lynn St City Hall | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| CITY OF INDEP 1 SILVERSTEIN | 19100 E Valley View Pkwy | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| SB1 STATION 1 | 19400 East 39th Place | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| SB1 STATION 2 | 19400 East 39th Place | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public |
Cell Towers in Independence
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 202A W. LONE JACK (43650) | GTOWER | 95 |
| 700 North Church Rd. | TOWER | 91 |
| 700 North Church Rd. | TOWER | 91 |
| 2705 LOBB RD | TOWER | 90 |
| 2705 LOBB RD | TOWER | 90 |
| 151 Walnut Street (105029) | MTOWER | 58 |
Fire Stations in Independence
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Mutual-Aid Rescue Squad Volunteer Fire Department | 3601 S Noland RD | Volunteer | 816-454-6900 | ||
| Independence Fire Department | 950 N Spring ST | Career | 816-325-7123 |
Power Plants Near Independence
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENCE II SOLAR FARM | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC | 221114 | -94.3 | OP |
| INDEPENDENCE SOLAR FARM | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC | 221114 | -94.3 | OP |
| BLUE VALLEY | NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE; NATURAL GAS | 221112 | -94.3 | OP |
| STATION H | NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE | 221112 | -94.4 | OP |
| STATION I | PETROLEUM LIQUIDS | 221112 | -94.4 | OP |
| JACKSON SQUARE | PETROLEUM LIQUIDS | 221112 | -94.4 | OP |
Bridges in Independence
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1951 | 28 | 67,960 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1990 | 266 | 45,685 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1990 | 25 | 43,455 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1983 | 157 | 34,265 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1951 | 143 | 33,695 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2006 | 79 | 33,000 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1967 | 24 | 25,726 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1967 | 143 | 25,726 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1996 | 20 | 24,496 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1996 | 24 | 24,496 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2008 | 162 | 20,900 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1989 | 172 | 19,652 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2019 | 90 | 18,082 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1983 | 246 | 16,919 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1900 | 141 | 16,000 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1965 | 30 | 15,900 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1986 | 50 | 13,750 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1983 | 27 | 13,700 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1999 | 148 | 12,273 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1999 | 148 | 12,223 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Prestressed concrete | 1982 | 116 | 11,900 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1960 | 27 | 6,975 | F | |
| Box Beam (Single/Spread) | Prestressed concrete | 2018 | 165 | 5,967 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1978 | 166 | 5,463 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1925 | 122 | 5,051 | P | |
| Box Beam (Single/Spread) | Prestressed concrete | 2018 | 184 | 4,611 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2011 | 20 | 4,000 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2008 | 27 | 3,600 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2010 | 132 | 2,000 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2010 | 173 | 2,000 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1970 | 30 | 1,500 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1980 | 125 | 1,390 | P | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1970 | 25 | 1,000 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1910 | 80 | 1,000 | P | |
| Tee Beam | Prestressed concrete | 1978 | 120 | 1,000 | P | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1975 | 39 | 920 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 2006 | 78 | 600 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1965 | 65 | 600 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2014 | 179 | 376 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1985 | 35 | 210 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 1985 | 32 | 110 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete continuous | 2014 | 23 | 100 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1950 | 34 | 60 | G |
Amtrak Stations in Independence
3 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO | 600 South Grand Avenue | TRAIN |
| Kansas City, MO | 30 West Pershing Road | TRAIN |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 217 SW Main Street | TRAIN |
Superfund Sites Near Independence
12 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| ADM PROCESSING-NORTH KANSAS CITY | 200 WEST 19TH AVE | CLAY |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE - KANSAS CITY FACILITY | 8400 HAWTHORN RD | JACKSON |
| BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES | 540 MINNESOTA AVENUE | WYANDOTTE |
| CERTAINTEED, KANSAS CITY PLANT | 103 FUNSTON ROAD | WYANDOTTE |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY--KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT | 8121 EAST HIGHWAY 69 | CLAY |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY--KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT | 8121 EAST HIGHWAY 69 | CLAY |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY--KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT | 8121 EAST HIGHWAY 69 | CLAY |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY--KANSAS CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT | 8121 EAST HIGHWAY 69 | CLAY |
| GENERAL MOTORS | 3201 FAIRFAX TRAFFICWAY | WYANDOTTE |
| HAWTHORN GENERATING FACILITY | 8700 EAST FRONT STREET | JACKSON |
| HAWTHORN GENERATING FACILITY | 8700 EAST FRONT STREET | JACKSON |
| LAFARGE CORP - SUGAR CREEK PLANT | 4201 N RIVER RD | JACKSON |
Airports Near Independence
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City International Airport | MCI | Large Airport |
| Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport | MKC | Medium Airport |
| Rosecrans Memorial Airport | STJ | Medium Airport |
| Albright Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amar Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Angle Bar M Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arrowhead Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| B-B Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bean Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belleair Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bishop's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blazer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Block Air Village Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Booze Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cameron Memorial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carp Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cayton Pony Express Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ccc Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cedar Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Chiles Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Church's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cliff Scott Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Clinton Memorial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coffman Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crosswind Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Curtis Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dempsey Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dittemore Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dorton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunham Private Airport | - | Small Airport |
| East Kansas City Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Excelsior Springs Memorial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farris Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Ferros Ranch-Aero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fletcher Field | - | Small Airport |
| Flintlock Field | - | Small Airport |
| Flying G Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flying M Ranch Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Flying Z Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fox Fire Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Foxtrot Field Ultralight Flightpark | - | Small Airport |
| Friends Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gardner Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gjerde International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hancock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harry S Truman Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hartland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hayden Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hermon Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Independence
29 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs Police Department | 1100 Southwest Smith Street | |
| Buckner Police | 11 Washington Street | |
| Clay County Sheriffs Office | ||
| Fairway Police Department | ||
| Independence Police Department | 223 North Memorial Drive | |
| Jackson County Park Ranger Building | 3310 Rennau Drive | |
| Jackson County Sheriff | 4001 Northeast Lakewood Court | |
| Kansas City Kansas Police Department Headquarters | 700 Minnesota Avenue | |
| Kansas City Missouri Police East Patrol Division | ||
| Kansas City Police Crime Laboratory | ||
| Kansas City Police Department | 1120 Cherry Street | |
| Kansas City Police Department HQ Annex | 901 Charlotte Street | |
| Kansas City Police Department Metro Patrol | 7601 Prospect | |
| KCMO Mounted Patrol | ||
| KCPD Central Patrol Division | 1200-1208 East Linwood Boulevard | |
| Leawood Police Department | ||
| Leawood Police Department | ||
| Lee's Summit Police Department | ||
| Liberty Police Department | ||
| Mission Police Department | ||
| Mosby Police Station | 23610 Main Street | |
| North Kansas City Police Department | 2010 Howell Street | |
| Police Station | 7010 North Holmes Street | |
| Prairie Village Police Department | 7710 Mission Road | |
| Roeland Park Police Department | 4100 West 51st Street | |
| Shoal Creek Patrol Division Station | 6801 Northeast Pleasant Valley Road | |
| Shoal Creek Patrol Division Station | 6801 Northeast Pleasant Valley Road | |
| Westwood Police Department | ||
| Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department | 710 North 7th Street Trafficway |
Grocery Stores in Independence
67 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven Store 24057F | Convenience Store | 201 E US Highway 24 |
| 7-eleven Store 24442E | Convenience Store | 17801 E US Highway 24 |
| ALDI 46058 | Supermarket | 16007 E 23rd St S |
| Carniceria El Torito 1 | Supermarket | 12128 E 39th Ter S |
| Casey's 2213 | Convenience Store | 1110 E 23rd St S |
| CASEY'S 4342 | Convenience Store | 17600 E 39th St S |
| Casey's 4351 | Convenience Store | 4208 S Noland Rd |
| Chrisman Plaza Apple Market | Supermarket | 405 E US Highway 24 |
| Consentino's Sun Fresh 161 | Supermarket | 18001 E US Highway 24 |
| CVS 10241 | Other | 1315 W 23rd St |
| CVS Pharmacy 8430 | Other | 3825 S Noland Rd |
| CVS Pharmacy 8564 | Other | 17403 E US Highway 24 |
| Daily Quick Shop | Convenience Store | 15396 E US Highway 24 |
| Dollar General 1216 | Other | 1014 W US Highway 24 |
| Dollar General 15645 | Other | 1110 S Yuma Ave |
| Dollar General 1570 | Other | 3611 S Noland Rd |
| Dollar General 20151 | Other | 909 S Crysler Ave |
| Dollar General 23843 | Other | 19409 E US Highway 24 |
| Dollar General 2605 | Other | 15909 E 23rd St S |
| Dollar General 30975 | Other | 4750 Lees Summit Rd |
| Dollar General 3379 | Other | 17005 E US Highway 24 |
| Dollar General 8317 | Other | 421 E US Highway 24 |
| Dollar Tree 1044 | Other | 14201 E US Highway 40 |
| Dollar Tree 2243 | Other | 16619 E 23rd St S |
| Dollar Tree 6059 | Other | 3840 S Crackerneck Rd |
| Dollar Tree 6435 | Other | 17407 E US Highway 24 |
| Dollar Tree 8396 | Other | 11724 E 23rd St S |
| Drumm Farm Market NAFMNP | Farmers and Markets | 3210 S Lees Summit Rd |
| Express Mart | Convenience Store | 1001 W 24 Hwy |
| Family Dollar 1942 | Other | 11714 E 23rd St S |
| Family Dollar 2913 | Other | 17911 E US Hwy 24 |
| Family Dollar 4517 | Other | 2343 S State Route 291 |
| Fast Stop 3 | Convenience Store | 15003 E Truman Rd |
| Hy-Vee Food Store 1260 | Super Store | 1525 E 23rd St S |
| Hy-Vee Food Store 1261 | Super Store | 4545 S Noland Rd |
| Hy-Vee Gas 1261 | Convenience Store | 14170 E US Highway 40 |
| Hy-Vee Gas 5260 | Convenience Store | 1523 E 23rd St S |
| Independence Everyday Mart | Convenience Store | 17121 E 40 Hwy |
| Independence Farmers Market | Farmers and Markets | 211 Truman Road |
| Kc Quick 6 | Convenience Store | 15800 E 23rd St S |
| KV786 Llc | Convenience Store | 15740 E Us 40 Hwy |
| Moonlight Corner 211 | Convenience Store | 211 S Noland Rd |
| Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza MO-045 | Specialty Store | 1531 E 23rd St |
| Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza Mo013 | Specialty Store | 824 N Dakota Dr |
| Precious Petals & Pepper Berries Farm FFAB | Farmers and Markets | 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd |
| Price Chopper 100 | Super Store | 4201 S Noland Rd |
| Price Chopper 400 | Super Store | 16611 E 23rd St S |
| Quick Stop | Convenience Store | 19300 E Highway 24 |
| QuikTrip 155R | Convenience Store | 201 W 23rd St |
| QuikTrip 161 | Convenience Store | 2601 S State Route 291 |
| QuikTrip 175 | Convenience Store | 16001 E US Highway 24 |
| QuikTrip 192 | Convenience Store | 16813 E 23rd St S |
| QuikTrip 201 | Convenience Store | 19010 E US Highway 24 |
| QuikTrip 202 | Convenience Store | 16501 US Highway 40 |
| QuikTrip 216 | Convenience Store | 4024 S Noland Rd |
| QuikTrip 230 | Convenience Store | 11201 E Truman Rd |
| QuikTrip 245 | Convenience Store | 17815 E 39th St S |
| RG of Blue Springs Inc | Convenience Store | 18700 E US Highway 24 |
| River Bluff Farmers Market FFAB | Farmers and Markets | 17400 E Courtney Atherton Rd |
| Stop & Go | Convenience Store | 17111 E 24 Highway |
| Stop And Shop #1 | Convenience Store | 151 W 24 Hwy |
| Target Stores T- 1201 | Super Store | 17810 E 39th St S |
| Truman Mart 1 | Convenience Store | 11805 E 23rd St S |
| Walgreens 4224 | Other | 1536 E 23rd St S |
| Walgreens 5247 | Other | 3915 S Noland Rd |
| Walgreens 5873 | Other | 17811 E US Highway 24 |
| Walmart Neighborhood Market 6500 | Super Store | 3411 S NOLAND RD |
Treatment Centers in Independence
34 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Benilde Hall Program | Substance Abuse | 816-842-5836 |
| BHG Kansas City North Treatment Center - BHG XXX LLC | Substance Abuse | 913-342-0888 |
| BHG Overland Park Treatment Center - VCPHCS XIV LLC | Substance Abuse | 913-696-1911 |
| Burrell Behavioral Health | Substance Abuse | 816-836-2672 |
| Carole - Cadue Blackwood | Substance Abuse | 816-421-7608 x227 |
| Childrens Center | Mental Health | 816-321-7060 |
| Cornerstones of Care - Gillis Campus | Mental Health | 816-508-3500 |
| Crittenton Childrens Center | Both | 816-765-6600 |
| Family Conservancy | Mental Health | 913-287-1300 |
| Footprints | Substance Abuse | 816-561-0567 |
| Guadalupe Centers Inc | Substance Abuse | 816-531-6911 |
| Heartland Center for Behavioral Change - Kansas City Outpatient Clinic | Substance Abuse | 816-214-9107 |
| Heartland Center for Behavioral Change - Liberty Outpatient Clinic | Substance Abuse | 816-214-9110 |
| Heartland Regional Alcohol and - Drug Assessment Center Inc | Substance Abuse | 913-789-0951 |
| Jewish Family Services | Mental Health | 816-333-1172 |
| Jewish Family Services | Mental Health | 913-327-8250 |
| KVC/Niles | Both | 816-787-2742 |
| Midwest ADP | Substance Abuse | 816-836-2220 |
| Midwest ADP | Substance Abuse | 816-468-6688 |
| Midwest ADP - Kansas City Site | Substance Abuse | 816-836-2220 |
| Preferred Family Healthcare Inc | Substance Abuse | 816-407-1754 |
| ReDiscover - Transitions Clinic | Substance Abuse | 816-965-1150 |
| ReDiscover - Treatment Options Program | Substance Abuse | 816-384-0700 |
| ReDiscover/Bannister | Both | 816-966-0903 |
| ReDiscover/Raytown | Both | 816-988-2739 |
| ReDiscover/South | Both | 816-866-0900 |
| Rose Brooks Center | Substance Abuse | 816-523-5550 |
| Sana Lake Behavioral Wellness Center - Kansas City North | Substance Abuse | 816-323-5374 |
| Synergy Services - Youth Campus | Mental Health | 816-505-4894 |
| Synergy Services Inc | Mental Health | 816-587-4100 x100 |
| University Health - Behavorial Health | Both | 816-404-5709 |
| University of Kansas Hospital - Strawberry Hill Campus | Both | 913-942-5100 |
| Valley Hope of Overland Park | Substance Abuse | 785-877-5111 |
| We Can Recover Counseling Services | Substance Abuse | 913-269-8726 |
DOL Wage Violations in Independence
92 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,438,476 in back wages owed to 3,138 employees.
92
Violations
$1,438,476
Back Wages Owed
3,138
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Fuente Mexican Restaurant | SIGNIFICANT | - | 64056 | - | 1 | $171,479 | $5,913 | 29 |
| El Maguey Mexican Restaurant Independence | SIGNIFICANT | - | 64053 | - | 2 | $128,682 | $2,145 | 60 |
| First Call Staffing Solutions | SIGNIFICANT | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $105,645 | $1,258 | 84 |
| Truman Gardens | SIGNIFICANT | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $101,889 | $84 | 1,206 |
| International House of Pancakes (IHOP) #5400 | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $70,235 | $3,697 | 19 |
| Schwope Brothers Tree Farms, LLC | - | - | 64058 | - | 1 | $50,315 | $915 | 55 |
| SCHULZE TOOL COMPANY [OSHA] | - | - | 64056 | Industrial Mold Manufacturing | 1 | $49,090 | $2,338 | 21 |
| Green Field Energy Group | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $47,690 | $2,168 | 22 |
| El Jinete | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $45,625 | $2,281 | 20 |
| Community Access | - | - | 64058 | - | 1 | $42,352 | $605 | 70 |
| WALTER TRANSPORT INC | - | - | 64058 | Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local | 1 | $40,223 | $3,352 | 12 |
| Express Transportation of Kanas City, LLC | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $34,884 | $1,586 | 22 |
| Polar Aire | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $34,883 | $2,683 | 13 |
| Care by Clark | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $34,182 | $195 | 175 |
| Lan-Tel Communications | - | - | 64056 | - | 3 | $33,996 | $872 | 39 |
| Best Western Truman Inn | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $28,794 | $430 | 67 |
| Stealth Garments | - | - | 64051 | - | 1 | $27,807 | $1,070 | 26 |
| ATK | - | - | 64056 | - | 1 | $24,241 | $577 | 42 |
| Bethel Home Health Care LLC | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $21,812 | $2,726 | 8 |
| Polar Aire | - | - | 64053 | - | 1 | $21,548 | $2,693 | 8 |
| Express Medical Transportation Inc | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $20,928 | $634 | 33 |
| Days Inn | - | Wyndham Hotels | 64055 | - | 1 | $20,643 | $2,949 | 7 |
| Truck Trailer & Hitch Center | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $15,506 | $3,101 | 5 |
| Bear Communications | - | - | 64056 | - | 1 | $14,603 | $2,921 | 5 |
| Silver Star Electric, LLC | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $14,523 | $4,841 | 3 |
| Leidos Innovations Corp. | - | Leidos Holdings | 64056 | - | 1 | $13,939 | $4,646 | 3 |
| Wackenhut Security | - | - | 64056 | - | 1 | $13,694 | $263 | 52 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Independence | - | Hilton Worldwide | 64057 | - | 2 | $13,633 | $1,948 | 7 |
| JobOne | - | - | 64056 | - | 1 | $10,405 | $45 | 232 |
| Premier Properties | - | - | 64056 | - | 1 | $9,214 | $171 | 54 |
| TNC Community | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $9,076 | $336 | 27 |
| CACI | - | CACI International | 64050 | - | 1 | $8,915 | $686 | 13 |
| Urgent Care of Kansas City | - | - | 64055 | - | 2 | $8,125 | $739 | 11 |
| HOOVER AND ASSOCIATES [OSHA] | - | - | 64052 | Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction | 1 | $7,613 | $1,523 | 5 |
| Topsy's Popcorn - Independence Center | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $7,274 | $1,819 | 4 |
| Phoenix Home Care & Hospice | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $6,800 | $136 | 50 |
| Quiznos Subs #12037 | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $6,782 | $1,695 | 4 |
| Quality Inn & Suites | - | Choice Hotels | 64055 | - | 1 | $4,916 | $328 | 15 |
| 54th Street Bar & Grill, Independence | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $4,878 | $57 | 86 |
| Independence Mall Holding LLC | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $4,788 | $1,596 | 3 |
| Missouri MENTOR | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $4,689 | $204 | 23 |
| IBA Enterprises | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $4,557 | $759 | 6 |
| Country Meadows Construction | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $4,549 | $2,274 | 2 |
| Eye Care Optical | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $4,072 | $582 | 7 |
| Alliance Personal Care, Inc. | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $4,030 | $2,015 | 2 |
| Lives Without Limit | - | - | 64052 | - | 1 | $3,982 | $142 | 28 |
| Affinity Title | - | - | 64050 | - | 1 | $3,488 | $218 | 16 |
| Landmark Chrysler Dodge Jeep | - | - | 64055 | - | 1 | $3,462 | $866 | 4 |
| 3D Auto Glass | - | - | 64052 | - | 1 | $3,453 | $691 | 5 |
| A-Zanipolo Childcare Learning Center | - | - | 64057 | - | 1 | $3,410 | $155 | 22 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Independence
132 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A LIGHT SHINES INC | 3304 S CRYSLER AVE |
| AFFILIATE CHAPEL 2189 OF THE ALLIANCE OF DIVINE LOVE INC | 2932 S HARVARD AVE APT D |
| ANCHOR POINT BAPTIST CHURCH 25425 BUNDSCHU RD | 25501 E BUNDSCHU RD |
| ANOTHER CHANCE MUSIC MINISTRY | 555 SOUTH ASH AVENUE |
| ARISE MINISTRIES | 4845 S NORFLEET RD |
| ARMOUR BEARERS | 3608 S OSAGE ST |
| ASSEMBLE YOURSELVES TOGETHER MINISTRIES | 1706 N JENNINGS RD |
| AVENUE CHURCH | 2406 S STATE ROUTE 291 |
| BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH | 2406 S STATE ROUTE 291 |
| BLUE RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH | 9320 E 35TH ST S |
| BLUE RIDGE BOULEVARD CHRISTIAN CHURCH | 3625 BLUE RIDGE BLVD |
| BODY OF JESUS CHRIST KINGDOM MINISTRIES | 2855 S HARVARD AVE APT 227 |
| CALVARY SOUNDS EVANGELISTIC TEMPLE | 2120 N WHITNEY RD |
| CENTER PLACE RESTORATION CHURCH | 819 W WALDO AVE |
| CENTRAL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH | 1009 W 23RD ST |
| CHARITY CHURCH | PO BOX 1997 |
| CHRIST THE ROCK CHURCH INC | PO BOX 3174 |
| CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | 14506 E 39TH ST S |
| CHRIST WAY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | 2846 ENGLEWOOD TER |
| CHURCH OF CHRIST 601 SOUTH LIBERTY | 601 S LIBERTY ST |
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Mines
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Independence
What is the population of Independence?
Independence has a population of 121,944 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 1,564 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.4 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
Is Independence expensive to live in?
Independence is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $59,480, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,400 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Independence safe?
The violent crime rate in Independence is 589 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,655 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Independence receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Independence?
Independence has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.
How is the job market in Independence?
Independence has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 10.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Independence?
The median home value in Independence is $166,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $203,383. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,061. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 61.0%.
How are the schools in Independence?
Schools in Independence score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 20.9% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Independence?
The obesity rate in Independence is 37.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.9% of adults are smokers. 32.6% are physically inactive. 27.8% of residents report depression. 12.0% lack health insurance (above the national rate).
What is transportation like in Independence?
The average commute in Independence is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Independence?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Independence is 72.2% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 2% Hispanic or Latino. 93.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.5% speak Spanish. 7.7% of the population are military veterans. 15.8% of residents have a disability. 86.9% have health insurance coverage.
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