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Independence, MO
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Independence, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Independence a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Independence residents earn a median household income of $59,480 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,683. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Independence is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,383. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Independence reports 589 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,655/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independence has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.