At a Glance
Home Value
$118,000
Zillow: $243,628
Violent Crime
232/100K
3,873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Independence a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Independence is $118,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,628. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Independence reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,873/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independence has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age75.8 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,568
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$807M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
Home Value$118,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$243,628
Housing Units55
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property3,873/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,233/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation362 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Independence was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
48.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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