Independence, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
121,944 Population 1,564/sq mi density
$59,480 Median Income $31,683 per capita
$166,400 Home Value $210,944 Zillow
$1,061 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
589 Violent Crime/100K 3,585 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,480 median income, 6.0% 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
Independence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,564/sq mi
Coordinates39.0911°N, 94.4155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

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 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in

Independence has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.5").

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