Independence, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

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

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

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

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. 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.

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

Annual Rainfall 39.6"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (May) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	80 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	90 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	25 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	100 km
Jul 15, 2025	3 km W of Hale, Missouri	M2.5	105 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 393 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 28, 2019	EF4	87 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF4	89 km	3
May 4, 2003	EF4	16 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	36 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF4	44 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	18 km	0
Apr 23, 1975	EF4	78 km	1
Apr 19, 1973	EF4	99 km	0
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	67 km	1
May 7, 1961	EF4	45 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	71 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	21 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	23 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	60 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	75 km	1
May 12, 1980	EF3	98 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	74 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	89 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	44 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	97 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	98 km
2012	HIGHWAY E	897	69 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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").

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