At a Glance
Median Income
$79,158
$29,560 per capita
Home Value
$345,200
Zillow: $425,503
Median Rent
$1,585/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
290/100K
1,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
13.7% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Independence residents earn a median household income of $79,158 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,560. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,330 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Independence is $345,200 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,503. Median rent is $1,585/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Independence reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,016/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Independence has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,088
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density3,352/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,158
Per Capita$29,560
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$3,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A
Home Value$345,200
Rent$1,585
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$425,503
Housing Units3,052
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent290/100K
Property1,016/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,465/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation179 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Independence was founded in 1874.
The median home in Independence was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.